Troy-Bilt String Trimmer Sold at Lowe's Recalled for Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-08-01). Hazards: laceration. Models: TB425CS, TB525CS. About 20,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06570 |
| Published | 2006-08-01 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-14 |
| Product category | Weed Trimmers |
| Products | Troy-Bilt 4-Cycle Gasoline String Trimmers |
| Firms | MTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico |
| Units (US) | 20,000 |
| Model numbers | TB425CS, TB525CS |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Lowe's stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $170. |
Description
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.
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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