STIHL PolyCut Mowing Heads Recalled Due to Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2019-09-05). Hazards: injury. Models: 27-3, 47-3. About 73,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19201 |
| Published | 2019-09-05 |
| Last updated | 2019-09-05 |
| Products | STIHL PolyCut ™ Mowing Heads |
| Firms | STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 73,000 |
| Model numbers | 27-3, 47-3 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized full line STIHL servicing dealers nationwide from July 2018 through July 2019 for about $30 for the 27-3 model and about $40 for the 47-3 model. |
Description
This recall involves mowing head cutting attachments compatible with some models of STIHL-brand trimmers, brushcutters, and clearing saws. The mowing heads can be identified by the name "STIHL" and model number "27-3" or "47-3" located on the original packaging and molded on the top side of the mowing head. The mowing heads have three orange plastic blades, each attached with a bolt and a nut, a black top housing, and a white bottom housing.
Hazard
The bolts connecting the plastic blades and holding the mowing head together can come loose and the mowing head can come apart, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled mowing heads immediately and take them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
STIHL Inc. has received 28 reports of loose bolts or mowing heads coming apart, including two reports of injuries.
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