Troy-Bilt Electric Leaf Blowers Recalled by MTD Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-04-22 · 14151
Hazards
The blower's impeller can break and strike the operator during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Recall
Number
14151
Date
2014-04-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Troy-Bilt electric leaf blowers
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
KingClean Electric Co., Ltd., of China
Retailer(s)
Lowe's stores nationwide and online at www.troybilt.com from May 2011 through November 2013 for about $34.
Importer(s)
MTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves Troy-Bilt electric leaf blowers with model TB180B, item number 41BA180G966 and serial numbers ranging from S1D111XK0001 through S1F152XK2008. They were manufactured between April 11, 2011 and June 15, 2012. The third through sixth characters of the serial number identify the manufacturing date. The third character is the month, for example D for April, E for May and F for June. The fourth and fifth characters are the day of the month. The sixth character is the last digit of the year of manufacture. Model, item and serial number are located on a white label on the bottom of motor housing. The 7.5 amp electric blowers are red. Troy-Bilt and TB180B appear on a sticker on both sides of the unit.