# CPSC, Bachtold Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Brush Cutters
> **CPSC recall** · 2003-12-02 · 04043 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 04043
- **Date:** 2003-12-02
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Weed and Brush Cutters

## 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.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Bachtold-Brothers-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Brush-Cutters-)
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