Recall 14-152, published April 22, 2014
Remington electric leaf blowers
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
RM180BThe third through sixth characters of the serial number identify the manufacturing date.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The blower's impeller can break and strike the operator during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Remington for a free replacement.
- Brand
- Remington electric
- Recall published
- April 22, 2014
- Category
- Power Tools
- Units
- About 24,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Various retailers nationwide and online at mtdproducts.com from May 2011 through December 2013 for between $30 and $40.
