CPSC, Bachtold Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Brush Cutters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-12-02 · 04043
Hazards
The operator can come in contact with the rotating blade, even when disengaged, by pulling on the front of the mower deck while the engine is running, posing a serious injury hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
04043
Date
2003-12-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Weed and Brush Cutters
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Bachtold Brothers Inc., of Gibson City, Ill.
Retailer(s)
The brush cutters were sold through Country Home Products' catalogues, as well as independent distributors nationwide, from January 1978 through April 2001, for between $950 and $1,600.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recalled Weed and Brush Cutters have an orange or green body and include the W-24 models, sold under the Bachtold Whipper, DR Field & Brush Mower, and B-800 (with a 77-100 deck) brand names. The brand name is printed on the drive box between the engine and the left wheel. DR All-Terrain Field & Brush mowers manufactured by Country Home Products are not included in this recall.