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Remington Electric Leaf Blowers Recalled by MTD Due to Laceration Hazard

Reported: April 22, 2014 Initiated: April 22, 2014 #14152

Product Description

This recall involves Remington electric leaf blowers with model RM180B, item number 41AA180G983 and serial numbers ranging from S1E131XK0001 through S1E162XK2008. They were manufactured between May 13, 2011 and May 16, 2012. The third through sixth characters of the serial number identify the manufacturing date. The third character is the month, for example D for April, E for May and F for June. The fourth and fifth characters are the day of the month. The sixth character is the last digit of the year of manufacture. Model, item and serial number are located on a white label on the bottom of motor housing. The 7.5 amp electric blowers are black. Remington, Mighty Sweep and RM180B appear on a sticker on both sides of the unit.

Reason for Recall

The blower's impeller can break and strike the operator during use, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Remington for a free replacement.

Details

Units Affected
About 24,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Remington-Electric-Leaf-Blowers-Recalled-by-MTD

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves Remington electric leaf blowers with model RM180B, item number 41AA180G983 and serial numbers ranging from S1E131XK0001 through S1E162XK2008. They were manufactured between May 13, 2011 and May 16, 2012. The third through sixth characters of the serial number identify the manufacturing date. The third character is the month, for example D for April, E for May and F for June. The fourth and fifth characters are the day of the month. The sixth character is the last digit of the year of manufacture. Model, item and serial number are located on a white label on the bottom of motor housing. The 7.5 amp electric blowers are black. Remington, Mighty Sweep and RM180B appear on a sticker on both sides of the unit.. Recalled by KingClean Electric Co., Ltd., of China. Units affected: About 24,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The blower's impeller can break and strike the operator during use, posing a laceration hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Remington for a free replacement.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 22, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14152.

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