CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
Troy-Bilt String Trimmer Sold at Lowe's Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The recalled handheld string trimmer is powered by a 4-cycle gasoline engine. The trimmer functions to cut grass or weeds through the use of a spinning yellow trimmer head containing a spool of orange filament line. Model numbers TB425CS and TB525CS and "Troy-Bilt" are printed on the body of the muffler housing.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Troy-Bilt toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.troybilt.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Lowe's stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $170.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
06570
Product Information
Product Name
Troy-Bilt 4-Cycle Gasoline String Trimmers
Product Type
Weed Trimmers
Number of Units
About 20,000
Imported By
MTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.
Manufactured In
Mexico