Recall #17-053 · Published December 15, 2016

Remington gasoline chainsaws

Remington Brand Chainsaws Recalled by MTD Southwest Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Remington gasoline chainsaws from Remington gasoline on December 15, 2016. CPSC identifies this hazard: The chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact MTD Southwest's Remington recall line for instructions on obtaining a free replacement chainsaw.

Recalled Remington chainsaw
Recalled Remington chainsaw
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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Affected model numbers

RM4214RM4218RM4620
Additional identifying details

Model and serial numbers and the manufacture date are located on a white label above the rear handle.

Why it was recalled

The chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact MTD Southwest's Remington recall line for instructions on obtaining a free replacement chainsaw.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Zhejiang Pioneer Machinery & Electron Co., Ltd., of China
Recall number
17-053
Units
About 8,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Bi-Mart, Farmer's Furniture, Lowe's and Mid-States Distributing Co. and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Lowes.com from February 2016 through July 2016 for between $160 and $280.
Importer
MTD Southwest Inc, of Tempe, Ariz.
Distributor
MTD Southwest Inc, of Tempe, Ariz.

Remington gasoline chainsaws

Recall contact information

MTD Southwest's Remington recall line toll-free at 888-848-6038 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online www.remingtonpowertools.com and click on the Product Recall tab at the bottom of the main page.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

Publication and verification

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