Troy-Bilt 4-Cycle Gasoline String Trimmers
CPSC Recall #06-570 — July 31, 2006
Product
Troy-Bilt 4-Cycle Gasoline String Trimmers
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), MTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz., is voluntarily recalling about 20,000 Troy-Bilt 4-Cycle Gasoline String Trimmers. The blade that trims the excess string of these weed trimmers can detach from the plastic shield covering the trimmer head. The blade can be thrown outward, hitting the user or bystander, resulting in a laceration.Name of Product: Troy-Bilt 4-Cycle Gasoline String TrimmersUnits: About 20,000Importer: MTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.Hazard: The blade that trims the excess string of these weed trimmers can detach from the plastic shield covering the trimmer head. The blade can be thrown outward, hitting the user or bystander, resulting in a laceration.Incidents/Injuries: None reportedDescription and Models: The recalled handheld string trimmer is powered by a 4-cycle gasoline engine. The trimmer functions to cut grass or weeds through the use of a spinning yellow trimmer head containing a spool of orange filament line. Model numbers TB425CS and TB525CS and "Troy-Bilt" are printed on the body of the muffler housing.Sold at: Lowe's stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $170.Manufactured In: MexicoRemedy: Consumers should stop using the trimmers immediately and contact Troy-Bilt for a free repair. Lowe's will mail free repair kits with instruction to owners of registered equipment directly.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Troy-Bilt toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.troybilt.com.
Hazard
The blade that trims the excess string of these weed trimmers can detach from the plastic shield covering the trimmer head. The blade can be thrown outward, hitting the user or bystander, resulting in a laceration.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the trimmers immediately and contact Troy-Bilt for a free repair. Lowe's will mail free repair kits with instruction to owners of registered equipment directly.
Units Affected
About 20,000
Sold At
Lowe's stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $170.
Importer
MTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.
Manufactured In
Mexico