STIHL PolyCut Mowing Heads Recalled Due to Injury Hazard

Recalled September 5, 2019 · CPSC recall 19201 · STIHL

Recalled STIHL PolyCut 27-3 in packaging

Recalled STIHL PolyCut 27-3, top of mowing head, showing location of model number and a photo of the bottom of the mowing head.

Recalled STIHL PolyCut 47-3 in packaging

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 73,000

Incidents / injuries

STIHL Inc. has received 28 reports of loose bolts or mowing heads coming apart, including two reports of injuries.

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled mowing heads immediately and take them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a full refund.

Contact

STIHL Inc. at 800-610-6677 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail [email protected] or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.

Product

STIHL PolyCut ™ Mowing Heads

Manufacturer(s)

STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va.

Retailers

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.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →