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MTD Southwest Inc. Recalls Troy-Bilt, Craftsman Chain Saws, Breaking Handles Pose Laceration Hazard is CPSC recall #07040, announced on November 28, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: These Troy-Bilt and Craftsman brand chain saws are powered by a two-cycle gasoline engine ranging in size from 46cc to 55cc. They are equipped with either an 18-inch or 20-inch bar. There are four Troy-Bilt models affected: 41AY00AR966, 41AY60AR766, 41AY90AR766 and 41AY08AR966. There is one Craftsman "Incredi-Pull" model affected: a 55cc two-cycle gasoline engine with an 18-inch bar and model number 316.350840. The model number of the chain saw is located on the engine casing. The remedy is consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately, and contact mtd to receive a free service kit with a replacement handle and installation instructions. sears customers will be mailed a free service kit with a replacement handle and installation instructions.. Affected brand: MTD Southwest Inc..
These Troy-Bilt and Craftsman brand chain saws are powered by a two-cycle gasoline engine ranging in size from 46cc to 55cc. They are equipped with either an 18-inch or 20-inch bar. There are four Troy-Bilt models affected: 41AY00AR966, 41AY60AR766, 41AY90AR766 and 41AY08AR966. There is one Craftsman "Incredi-Pull" model affected: a 55cc two-cycle gasoline engine with an 18-inch bar and model number 316.350840. The model number of the chain saw is located on the engine casing.
Affected products
Troy-Bilt and Craftsman Gasoline Chain Saws
Recalled brands
MTD Southwest Inc.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately, and contact MTD to receive a free service kit with a replacement handle and installation instructions. Sears customers will be mailed a free service kit with a replacement handle and installation instructions.
Recall date
November 28, 2006
CPSC recall #07040 covers MTD Southwest Inc. Recalls Troy-Bilt, Craftsman Chain Saws, Breaking Handles Pose Laceration Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 28, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: These Troy-Bilt and Craftsman brand chain saws are powered by a two-cycle gasoline engine ranging in size from 46cc to 55cc. They are equipped with either an 18-inch or 20-inch bar. There are four Troy-Bilt models affected: 41AY00AR966, 41AY60AR766, 41AY90AR766 and 41AY08AR966. There is one Craftsman "Incredi-Pull" model affected: a 55cc two-cycle gasoline engine with an 18-inch bar and model number 316.350840. The model number of the chain saw is located on the engine casing.
The CPSC remedy for recall #07040 is consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately, and contact mtd to receive a free service kit with a replacement handle and installation instructions. sears customers will be mailed a free service kit with a replacement handle and installation instructions.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/MTD-Southwest-Inc-Recalls-Troy-Bilt-Craftsman-Chain-Saws-Breaking-Handles-Pose-Laceration-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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