MTD Southwest Inc. Recalls Troy-Bilt, Craftsman Chain Saws, Breaking Handles Pose Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-11-28). Hazards: laceration. Models: 41AY00AR966, 41AY60AR766, 41AY90AR766, 41AY08AR966, 55cc, 316.350840. About 76 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07040 |
| Published | 2006-11-28 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Chain Saws |
| Products | Troy-Bilt and Craftsman Gasoline Chain Saws |
| Firm named in the title | MTD Southwest Inc. |
| Firms | MTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz. (importer) |
| Units (US) | 76 |
| Model numbers | 41AY00AR966, 41AY60AR766, 41AY90AR766, 41AY08AR966, 55cc, 316.350840 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | The Troy-Bilt brand chain saws were sold at independent retailers, home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from January 2004 through June 2006 for between $200 and $250. The Craftsman brand chain saws were sold at Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from January 2004 through June 2006 for between $190 and $230. |
Description
These Troy-Bilt and Craftsman brand chain saws are powered by a two-cycle gasoline engine ranging in size from 46cc to 55cc. They are equipped with either an 18-inch or 20-inch bar. There are four Troy-Bilt models affected: 41AY00AR966, 41AY60AR766, 41AY90AR766 and 41AY08AR966. There is one Craftsman "Incredi-Pull" model affected: a 55cc two-cycle gasoline engine with an 18-inch bar and model number 316.350840. The model number of the chain saw is located on the engine casing.
Hazard
The chain saw's plastic front handle can break during operation. If this occurs, the saw would be difficult to control and poses a risk for lacerations.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately, and contact MTD to receive a free service kit with a replacement handle and installation instructions. Sears customers will be mailed a free service kit with a replacement handle and installation instructions.
Incidents and injuries
MTD has received two reports of consumers losing control of the saw when the handles broke during use. One consumer reported bruising to his elbow and the other received burns to his fingers after contacting the muffler when the chain saw he was using broke and he lost control of the saw.
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