CPSCRecalled Aug 1, 2006 · #06570
Troy-Bilt String Trimmer Sold at Lowe's Recalled for Laceration Hazard
Hazard
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.
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Get started, freeDescription
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.
Product details
- Product
- Troy-Bilt 4-Cycle Gasoline String Trimmers
- Type
- Weed Trimmers
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- TB425CS, TB525CS
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $170.
- Made in
- Mexico
What you should do
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.