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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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Description

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.

View the official CPSC notice