Remington Electric Leaf Blowers Recalled by MTD Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-04-22). Hazards: laceration. Models: RM180B. About 24,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14152 |
| Published | 2014-04-22 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-09 |
| Product category | Leaf Blowers |
| Products | Remington electric leaf blowers |
| Firm named in the title | MTD |
| Firms | KingClean Electric Co., Ltd., of China (manufacturer); MTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 24,000 |
| Model numbers | RM180B |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Various retailers nationwide and online at mtdproducts.com from May 2011 through December 2013 for between $30 and $40. |
Description
This recall involves Remington electric leaf blowers with model RM180B, item number 41AA180G983 and serial numbers ranging from S1E131XK0001 through S1E162XK2008. They were manufactured between May 13, 2011 and May 16, 2012. The third through sixth characters of the serial number identify the manufacturing date. The third character is the month, for example D for April, E for May and F for June. The fourth and fifth characters are the day of the month. The sixth character is the last digit of the year of manufacture. Model, item and serial number are located on a white label on the bottom of motor housing. The 7.5 amp electric blowers are black. Remington, Mighty Sweep and RM180B appear on a sticker on both sides of the unit.
Hazard
The blower's impeller can break and strike the operator during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Remington for a free replacement.
Incidents and injuries
One incident has been reported by MTD and that incident resulted in cuts and bruises.
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