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Fall / CollapseAugust 1, 2006CPSC #06570

Troy-Bilt String Trimmer Sold at Lowe's Recalled for Laceration Hazard

Brand
Unknown
Product
Lawn & Garden
Units affected
20,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

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.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

Mexico

Where it was sold

  • Lowe's stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $170.

Photos

Recalled String Trimmer
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