CPSC recall 14-151, announced April 22, 2014, covers Troy-Bilt electric leaf blowers (about 134,000 units). The blower's impeller can break and strike the operator during use, posing a laceration hazard. The notice cites 17 incident reports and 12 injuries. Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately. Recall contact: call (888) 848-6038, or go to www.troybilt.com.
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
The third through sixth characters of the serial number identify the manufacturing date.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Troy-Bilt electric leaf blowers with model TB180B, item number 41BA180G966 and serial numbers ranging from S1D111XK0001 through S1F152XK2008. They were manufactured between April 11, 2011 and June 15, 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 red. Troy-Bilt and TB180B 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.
Incidents and injuries
MTD has received 17 incident reports, including 12 injuries that resulted in lacerations requiring stitches, cuts and bruises.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately. Lowe's customers should return them to Lowe's for a free replacement. Consumers who bought their blowers online at www.troybilt.com should contact Troy-Bilt for a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Troy-Bilt electric
- Manufacturer
- KingClean Electric Co., Ltd., of China
- Product type
- Leaf blowers
- Recall number
- 14-151
- Units
- About 134,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Lowe's stores nationwide and online at www.troybilt.com from May 2011 through November 2013 for about $34.
- Importer
- MTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.
Troy-Bilt electric leaf blowers
CPSC product type: Leaf Blowers
Recall contact information
Troy-Bilt toll-free at (888) 848-6038 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.troybilt.com and click on Recalls under the Owner’s Center tab for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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