Remington electric leaf blowers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Remington electric leaf blowers with model number RM180B, item number 41AA180G983, and serial numbers S1E131XK0001 through S1E162XK2008 have been recalled by MTD due to a hazard where the blower's impeller can break and strike the operator during use, causing lacerations. The affected blowers were manufactured between May 13, 2011 and May 16, 2012. They are 7.5 amp black electric blowers with Remington, Mighty Sweep, and RM180B markings on stickers on both sides of the unit. The model, item, and serial numbers can be found on a white label on the bottom of the motor housing, with the third through sixth characters of the serial number indicating the manufacturing date.
According to the recall, consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Remington for a free replacement.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The blower's impeller can break and strike the operator during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Remington for a free replacement.
This recall involves Remington electric leaf blowers with model RM180B, item number 41AA180G983 and serial numbers ranging from S1E131XK0001 through S1E162XK2008. They were manufactured between May 13, 2011 and May 16, 2012. The third through sixth characters of the serial number identify the manufacturing date. The third character is the month, for example D for April, E for May and F for June. The fourth and fifth characters are the day of the month. The sixth character is the last digit of the year of manufacture. Model, item and serial number are located on a white label on the bottom of motor housing. The 7.5 amp electric blowers are black. Remington, Mighty Sweep and RM180B appear on a sticker on both sides of the unit.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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