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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2001 Release # 01-162 |
Trimmer/Mowers Recall Hotline: (800) 282-8965
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson, (301) 504-7051 |
CPSC, Garden Way Announce Recall of Trimmers/Mowers
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Garden Way Inc., of Troy, N.Y, is recalling about 2,800 trimmers/mowers. The trimmer heads, which control the cutting cords, can split and detach, posing a serious injury risk to consumers. Garden Way has received 38 reports of trimmer heads splitting or detaching, resulting in two reports of toe fractures and five reports of bruised feet.The recalled trimmers/mowers were sold under the TROY-BILT and GARDEN WAY BY TROY-BILT brand names. The brand name is on a shield in front of the engine. The model and serial numbers are located on the deck behind the left wheel when viewed from the operator's position. The recalled models are the 52063 and 52064 Troy-Bilt brand and the 52067 Garden Way by Troy-Bilt brand. The serial number ranges are:
| 520631204884-520631207314 | 520631500101-520631500824 |
| 520631600101-520631604293 | 520641203058-520641204353 |
| 520641500101-520641500746 | 520641600101-520641602466 |
| 520671500101 - 520671503662 |
Garden Way dealers and retailers nationwide, including Sam's Wholesalers, Ace Hardware, and Southern States, sold these trimmers/mowers from November 2000 through May 2001 for between $300 and $430.
Consumers should stop using the trimmers/mowers immediately and call Garden Way toll-free at (800) 282-8965 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, for a free repair kit. Consumers also can order the repair kit by logging on to the company's website at www.troybilt.com. Consumers should have their serial number available when calling the company or logging on to the website.
