CPSC Recall in 2016: Remington Brand Chainsaws Recalled by MTD Southwest Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-053

Date: December 15, 2016

Product Name: Gasoline chainsaws

Recall 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). 

Hazard Description:

The gasoline chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 8,000

Incidents:

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.

Manufactured In:

China