CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The blower's impeller can break and strike the operator during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • April 22, 2014

Remington Electric Leaf Blowers Recalled by MTD Due to Laceration Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Remington for a free replacement.

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.

Recall Details

Sold At
Various retailers nationwide and online at mtdproducts.com from May 2011 through December 2013 for between $30 and $40.
Injuries
One incident has been reported by MTD and that incident resulted in cuts and bruises.
Manufacturer
KingClean Electric Co., Ltd., of China
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
14152

Product Information

Product Name
Remington electric leaf blowers
Product Type
Leaf Blowers
Number of Units
About 24,000
Manufacturer Name
KingClean Electric Co., Ltd., of China
Imported By
MTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.
Manufactured In
China

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Full 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.