STIHL PolyCut Mowing Heads Recalled Due to Injury Hazard

Active Recall Announced September 5, 2019 CPSC #19201

Quick answer

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.

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.

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

Categories

STIHL PolyCut ™ Mowing Heads

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #19201?

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.

What is the remedy for recall #19201?

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.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

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.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

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.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

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