Remington gasoline chainsaws
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Remington-branded chainsaws with two-cycle gasoline engines are being recalled due to a fuel leak hazard that can cause fires. The recall affects models RM4214, RM4218, and RM4620 with engine sizes between 42cc and 46cc and bar lengths of 14, 18, or 20 inches. These orange and black chainsaws with "Remington" printed on the side were manufactured between November 15, 2015 and June 7, 2016, and are identified by serial numbers ranging from 1K155XQ0198 through 1F076XQ0200. The model number, serial number, and manufacture date are printed on a white label above the rear handle.
Consumers who own one of these recalled chainsaws should immediately stop using it. To obtain a free replacement chainsaw, affected consumers should contact MTD Southwest's Remington recall line for instructions.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact MTD Southwest's Remington recall line for instructions on obtaining a free replacement chainsaw.
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).
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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