Recall: STIHL PolyCut Mowing Heads Recalled Due to Injury Hazard

Description: This recall involves mowing head cutting attachments compatible with some models of STIHL-brand trimmers, brushcutters, and clearing saws. The mowing heads can be identified by the name "STIHL" and model number "27-3" or "47-3" located on the original packaging and molded on the top side of the mowing head. The mowing heads have three orange plastic blades, each attached with a bolt and a nut, a black top housing, and a white bottom housing.

Name of product: STIHL PolyCut ™ Mowing Heads

Units: About 73,000

Manufacturer: STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va.

Hazard: The bolts connecting the plastic blades and holding the mowing head together can come loose and the mowing head can come apart, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled mowing heads immediately and take them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a full refund.

Recall date: September 05, 2019

Incidents/Injuries: STIHL Inc. has received 28 reports of loose bolts or mowing heads coming apart, including two reports of injuries.

Sold At: Authorized full line STIHL servicing dealers nationwide from July 2018 through July 2019 for about $30 for the 27-3 model and about $40 for the 47-3 model.

Manufactured in: United States

Consumer contact: STIHL Inc. at 800-610-6677 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail stihlrecall@stihl.us or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.

Recall number: 19-201