Product recall · December 15, 2016
Craftsman Brand Chainsaws Recalled by MTD Southwest Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact MTD Southwest's Craftsman recall line for instructions on obtaining a free replacement chainsaw.
- Recall number
- 17054
- Announced
- Product
- Craftsman gasoline chainsaws
- Manufacturer
- Zhejiang Pioneer Machinery & Electron Co., Ltd., of China
- Importer
- MTD Southwest Inc, of Tempe, Ariz.
- Distributor
- MTD Southwest Inc, of Tempe, Ariz.
- Made in
- China
- Affected products
- 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 numbe
- Units
- About 19,500
- 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.
- 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.
- Source
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 17054
- Last checked
What to do if you own this product
- Stop using the product if the notice tells you to.
- Find the model number, serial number or date code on the product and compare it with the notice.
- Contact the company using the details above for the refund, repair or replacement.
- Report an injury or a safety problem at SaferProducts.gov.
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