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Troy-Bilt electric leaf blowers

CPSC Recall #14-151 — April 22, 2014

Recall #14-151 Date: April 22, 2014 Remedy: Replace

Product

Troy-Bilt electric leaf blowers

Description

The blower's impeller can break and strike the operator during use.

Hazard

The blower's impeller can break and strike the operator during use, posing a laceration hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

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.

Units Affected

About 134,000

Sold At

Lowe's stores nationwide and online at www.troybilt.com from May 2011 through November 2013 for about $34.

Manufactured In

China

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