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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2016-12-15

Craftsman Brand Chainsaws Recalled by MTD Southwest Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Craftsman gasoline chainsaws

  • Brand Zhejiang Pioneer Machinery & Electron Co., Ltd., of China
  • Brand MTD Southwest Inc, of Tempe, Ariz.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Craftsman-branded chainsaws with two-cycle gasoline engines ranging from 42cc to 46cc and featuring red and black housing are being recalled due to a fuel leak hazard that could cause fires. The recall affects four specific model numbers: 41AY427S799 316.38070, 41AY429S799 316.38090, 41AY462S799 316.38098, and 41AY469S799 316.38188, with serial numbers between 1K155XQ0198 and 1F076XQ0200. These chainsaws were manufactured between November 15, 2015 and June 7, 2016. Consumers can identify their chainsaw's model number, serial number, and manufacture date on a white label located above the rear handle.

Consumers who own a recalled chainsaw should immediately stop using it and contact MTD Southwest's Craftsman recall line for instructions on how to obtain a free replacement chainsaw.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.

What should I 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.

Details from the source

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 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. B196 = February 19, 2016).

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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