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1. Craftsman Brand Chainsaws Recalled by MTD Southwest Due to Fire Hazard - https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Craftsman-Brand-Chainsaws-Recalled-by-MTD-Southwest
2. Remington Brand Chainsaws Recalled by MTD Southwest Due to Fire Hazard - https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Remington-Brand-Chainsaws-Recalled-by-MTD-Southwest
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1. Recall Date: December 15, 2016
Recall Number: 17-054
Craftsman Brand Chainsaws Recalled by MTD Southwest Due to Fire Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Craftsman gasoline chainsaws
Hazard: The chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact MTD Southwest’s Craftsman recall line for instructions on obtaining a free replacement chainsaw.
Consumer Contact: MTD Southwest’s Craftsman recall line toll-free at 866-864-2949 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.craftsman.com and click on the Customer Care tab and then on Product Recalls under Warranty and Returns.
Photos available at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Craftsman-Brand-Chainsaws-Recalled-by-MTD-Southwest
Recall Details
Units: About 19,500
Description: This recall involves Craftsman-branded chainsaws powered by a two-cycle gasoline engine ranging in size from 42cc to 46cc and with either a 16-inch, 18-inch or 20-inch bar. The chainsaw’s housing is red and black and Craftsman is printed on the side of the unit and on the bar. Chainsaws included in the recall have model numbers 41AY427S799 316.38070, 41AY429S799 316.38090, 41AY462S799 316.38098 and 41AY469S799 316.38188, and serial numbers 1K155XQ0198 through 1F076XQ0200; and were manufactured between November 15, 2015 and June 7, 2016. Model and serial numbers and the manufacture date are located on a white label above the rear handle. The second through fifth characters of the serial number identify the manufacturing date. The second character is the month with A= January, B= February, C = March, etc. The third and fourth characters are the day of the month. The fifth character is the last digit of the year of manufacture (e.g. B196 = February 19, 2016).
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Ace Hardware, Atwoods, Orchard Supply Hardware and Sears and online at OSH.com and Sears.com from February 2016 through July 2016 for between $160 and $280.
Importer/Distributor: MTD Southwest Inc, of Tempe, Ariz.
Manufacturer: Zhejiang Pioneer Machinery & Electron Co., Ltd., of China
Manufactured in: China
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2. Recall Date: December 15, 2016
Recall Number: 17-053
Remington Brand Chainsaws Recalled by MTD Southwest Due to Fire Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Remington gasoline chainsaws
Hazard: The chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact MTD Southwest’s Remington recall line for instructions on obtaining a free replacement chainsaw.
Consumer Contact: MTD Southwest’s Remington recall line toll-free at 888-848-6038 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online www.remingtonpowertools.com and click on the Product Recall tab at the bottom of the main page.
Photos available at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Remington-Brand-Chainsaws-Recalled-by-MTD-Southwest
Recall Details
Units: About 8,000
Description: This recall involves Remington-branded chainsaws powered by a two-cycle gasoline engine ranging in size from 42cc to 46cc and with either a 14 inch, 18-inch or 20-inch bar. The chainsaw’s housing is orange and black and Remington is printed on the side of the unit and on the bar. Chainsaws included in this recall have model numbers RM4214, RM4218 and RM4620 and serial numbers 1K155XQ0198 through 1F076XQ0200; and were manufactured between November 15, 2015 and June 7, 2016. Model and serial numbers and the manufacture date are located on a white label above the rear handle. The second through fifth characters of the serial number identify the manufacturing date. The second character is the month with A= January, B= February, C = March, etc. The third and fourth characters are the day of the month. The fifth character is the last digit of the year of manufacture (e.g. C286= March 28, 2016).
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Bi-Mart, Farmer’s Furniture, Lowe’s and Mid-States Distributing Co. and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Lowes.com from February 2016 through July 2016 for between $160 and $280.
Importer/Distributor: MTD Southwest Inc, of Tempe, Ariz.
Manufacturer: Zhejiang Pioneer Machinery & Electron Co., Ltd., of China
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