CPSCAugust 1, 2006consumer
Troy-Bilt String Trimmer Sold at Lowe's Recalled for Laceration Hazard
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
The blade that trims the excess string of these weed trimmers can detach from the plastic shield covering the trimmer head. The blade can be thrown outward, hitting the user or bystander, resulting in a laceration.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the trimmers immediately and contact Troy-Bilt for a free repair. Lowe's will mail free repair kits with instruction to owners of registered equipment directly.
Brands named
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