CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 06570
Troy-Bilt 4-Cycle Gasoline String Trimmers
Published August 14, 2024 · Recall initiated: August 1, 2006
What's the 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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- MTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.
- Distributor
- Lowe's stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $170.
- Country
- US
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