CPSC recall 14-152, announced April 22, 2014, covers Remington electric leaf blowers (about 24,000 units). The blower's impeller can break and strike the operator during use, posing a laceration hazard. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Remington for a free replacement. Recall contact: call (888) 848-6038, or go to www.mtdproducts.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 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.
Incidents and injuries
One incident has been reported by MTD and that incident resulted in cuts and bruises.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Remington for a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Remington electric
- Manufacturer
- KingClean Electric Co., Ltd., of China
- Product type
- Leaf blowers
- Recall number
- 14-152
- Units
- About 24,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Various retailers nationwide and online at mtdproducts.com from May 2011 through December 2013 for between $30 and $40.
- Importer
- MTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.
Remington electric leaf blowers
CPSC product type: Leaf Blowers
Recall contact information
Remington toll-free at (888) 848-6038 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.mtdproducts.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
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