Product Recall Number: 14-151
Why was Troy-Bilt electric leaf blowers recalled?
The blower's impeller can break and strike the operator during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Recall Number: 14-151
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2014-04-22
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Troy-Bilt electric leaf blowers
Description: The blower's impeller can break and strike the operator during use.
Hazard Description: The blower's impeller can break and strike the operator during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 134,000
Incidents: MTD has received 17 incident reports, including 12 injuries that resulted in lacerations requiring stitches, cuts and bruises.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately. Lowe's customers should return them to Lowe's for a free replacement. Consumers who bought their blowers online at www.troybilt.com should contact Troy-Bilt for a free replacement.
Sold At: Lowe's stores nationwide and online at www.troybilt.com from May 2011 through November 2013 for about $34.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed