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STIHL PolyCut Mowing Heads Recalled Due to Injury Hazard is CPSC recall #19201, announced on September 5, 2019. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves mowing head cutting attachments compatible with some models of STIHL-brand trimmers, brushcutters, and clearing saws. The mowing heads can be identified by the name "STIHL" and model number "27-3" or "47-3" located on the original packaging and molded on the top side of the mowing head. The mowing heads have three orange plastic blades, each attached with a bolt and a nut, a black top housing, and a white bottom housing. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled mowing heads immediately and take them to an authorized stihl dealer for a full refund.. Affected brand: STIHL Incorporated.
This recall involves mowing head cutting attachments compatible with some models of STIHL-brand trimmers, brushcutters, and clearing saws. The mowing heads can be identified by the name "STIHL" and model number "27-3" or "47-3" located on the original packaging and molded on the top side of the mowing head. The mowing heads have three orange plastic blades, each attached with a bolt and a nut, a black top housing, and a white bottom housing.
Affected products
STIHL PolyCut ™ Mowing Heads
Recalled brands
STIHL Incorporated
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled mowing heads immediately and take them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a full refund.
Recall date
September 5, 2019
CPSC recall #19201 covers STIHL PolyCut Mowing Heads Recalled Due to Injury Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 5, 2019. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves mowing head cutting attachments compatible with some models of STIHL-brand trimmers, brushcutters, and clearing saws. The mowing heads can be identified by the name "STIHL" and model number "27-3" or "47-3" located on the original packaging and molded on the top side of the mowing head. The mowing heads have three orange plastic blades, each attached with a bolt and a nut, a black top housing, and a white bottom housing.
The CPSC remedy for recall #19201 is consumers should stop using the recalled mowing heads immediately and take them to an authorized stihl dealer for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
If you sell STIHL PolyCut Mowing Heads Recalled Due to Injury Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.
The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/STIHL-PolyCut-Mowing-Heads-Recalled-Due-to-Injury-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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