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Why it was recalled
The trimmer heads, which control the cutting cords, can split and detach, posing a serious injury risk to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Garden Way has received 38 reports of trimmer heads splitting or detaching, resulting in two reports of toe fractures and five reports of bruised feet.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the trimmers/mowers immediately and discard or destroy the product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Garden Way Inc.
- Manufacturer
- Garden Way Inc., of Troy, N.Y.
- Recall number
- 01-162
- Units
- About 2,800
- Sold at / sales period
- Garden Way dealers and retailers nationwide, including Sam's Wholesalers, Ace Hardware, and Southern States, sold these trimmers/mowers, from November 2000 through May 2001, for between $300 and $430.
TROY-BILT and GARDEN WAY BY TROY-BILT trimmers/mowers
CPSC product type: Weed Trimmers
Recall contact information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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