STIHL PolyCut Mowing Heads Recalled Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2019-09-05 · 19201
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.
Recall
Number
19201
Date
2019-09-05
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
STIHL PolyCut ™ Mowing Heads
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va.
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.