CPSC Recall in 2020: MTD Southwest Recalls Trimmers and Polesaws Due to Laceration Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 20-110

Date: April 16, 2020

Product Name: Troy-Bilt and Craftsman 25cc 2-Cycle trimmers and Remington 25cc 2-Cycle polesaw.

Recall Description:

This recall involves Troy-Bilt, Craftsman-branded trimmers and Remington-branded polesaws powered by a 25cc 2-Cycle gasoline engine. The trimmer’s housing is red and black and Troy-Bilt or Craftsman is printed on the top of the unit. The polesaw’s housing is orange and black and Remington is printed on the top of the unit. Trimmers and polesaws have serial numbers 1K199DG1886 through 1L059DH1017. The model and serial number is located on the white model label on the engine cover. The following model numbers are included in this recall.   Brand       Model       Product Description       UPC Code  Troybilt 41AD252S766 41CDZ25C766 TB252S Straight Shaft Trimmer TB22 Curve Shaft Trimmer 084931848528 084931845725 Craftsman 41BDZ20C791 (CMXGTAMDZ20C) 41BDZ22C791 (CMXGTAMDZ22C) WC215 Curve Shaft Trimmer   WS215 Straight Shaft Trimmer       084931847729 084931847736   Remington 41CDPS1C983 RM2599 Polesaw 084931843950

Hazard Description:

The head of the trimmers and polesaws can continue to rotate when the throttle is released, posing a laceration hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 2,660

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Ace Hardware, Menards, Tru Value, Do It Best, Fred Meyer, and other stores nationwide from November 2019 through January 2020 for between $109 and $190.

Manufactured In:

Mexico