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Product Recall
STIHL PolyCut Mowing Heads Recalled Due to Injury Hazard
Recalled STIHL PolyCut 27-3 in packaging
STIHL PolyCut ™ Mowing Heads
Recall Date: September 5th, 2019
Units: About 73,000
Hazards: The bolts connecting the plastic blades and holding the mowing head together can come loose and the mowing head can come apart, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.
Remedies: Refund
Consumers should stop using the recalled mowing heads immediately and take them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a full refund.
Description
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.
Images:
Recalled STIHL PolyCut 27-3 in packaging
Recalled STIHL PolyCut 27-3, top of mowing head, showing location of model number and a photo of the bottom of the mowing head.
Recalled STIHL PolyCut 47-3 in packaging
Consumer Contact:
STIHL Inc. at 800-610-6677 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail [email protected] or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.Injuries:
STIHL Inc. has received 28 reports of loose bolts or mowing heads coming apart, including two reports of injuries.
Manufacturers:
STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va.
Retailers:
Authorized full line STIHL servicing dealers nationwide from July 2018 through July 2019 for about $30 for the 27-3 model and about $40 for the 47-3 model.
