FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Originally issued May 29, 2001 Revised April 30, 2003
Release # 01-162
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CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson, (301) 504-7051
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Note: Firm out of business. Do not use product. Please discard or destroy the product.
CPSC, Garden Way Announce Recall of Trimmers/Mowers
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Garden Way Inc., of Troy, N.Y, is recalled about
2,800 trimmers/mowers. The trimmer heads, which control the cutting
cords, can split and detach, posing a serious injury risk to consumers.
Garden Way has received 38 reports of trimmer heads splitting or
detaching, resulting in two reports of toe fractures and five reports of
bruised feet.
The recalled trimmers/mowers were sold under the TROY-BILT and GARDEN
WAY BY TROY-BILT brand names. The brand name is on a shield in front of
the engine. The model and serial numbers are located on the deck behind
the left wheel when viewed from the operator's position. The recalled
models are the 52063 and 52064 Troy-Bilt brand and the 52067 Garden Way
by Troy-Bilt brand. The serial number ranges are:
520631204884-520631207314 | 520631500101-520631500824 |
520631600101-520631604293 | 520641203058-520641204353 |
520641500101-520641500746 | 520641600101-520641602466 |
520671500101 - 520671503662 | |
Garden Way dealers and retailers nationwide, including Sam's
Wholesalers, Ace Hardware, and Southern States, sold these
trimmers/mowers from November 2000 through May 2001 for between $300 and
$430.
Consumers should stop using the trimmers/mowers immediately and discard or destroy the product. The firm is out of business and cannot be contacted. Please contact CPSC with any questions.
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