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Product recall · CPSCApril 22, 2014Serious
Troy-Bilt Electric Leaf Blowers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The blower's impeller can break and strike the operator during use, posing a laceration hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to contact: 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 134,000
- Recall date
- April 22, 2014
- Brand
- KingClean Electric Co., Ltd., of China, MTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- MTD has received 17 incident reports, including 12 injuries that resulted in lacerations requiring stitches, cuts and bruises.
TB180B41BA180G966
Lowe's stores nationwide and online at www.troybilt.com from May 2011 through November 2013 for about $34.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Troy-Bilt Electric Leaf Blowers Recalled by MTD Due to Laceration Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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