Recall #06-570 · Published August 1, 2006
Troy-Bilt 4-Cycle Gasoline String Trimmers
CPSC published a recall notice for Troy-Bilt 4-Cycle Gasoline String Trimmers from Troy-Bilt 4-Cycle Gasoline on August 1, 2006. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: 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.
Why it was recalled
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.
Official 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.
- Recall published
- August 1, 2006
- Units
- About 20,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Lowe's stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $170.