Recalls: Gardening and Landscaping

July 7, 2011 Changzhou Globe Tool Group Recalls Electric Log Splitters Due to Laceration or Amputation Hazard; Firm to Provide Additional On-Product Warnings; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores

The log splitters are silver and black, electric 5-ton models. The log splitter brand name, model and item number below is included in this recall. Read more.


June 21, 2011 MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard

This recall involves MTD TrimmerPlus™ Edger Attachment Model 41AJLE-C092 LE720. The edger is sold separately as an attachment and can be attached to most major brand attachment-capable trimmers. The edger is used to cut grass along an edge such as a driveway or sidewalk. "TrimmerPlus" and "LE720" are printed on the blade's housing. Only certain serial numbers "1C##1DR####" through "1D##1DR####" are included in the recall. The serial number and "MTD" are printed on white labels on the edger's pole. Read more.


June 9, 2011 Husqvarna Recalls TuffTorq Yard Tractors Due to Loss of Braking Ability

This recall involves orange, Husqvarna yard tractors with TuffTorq K46LD transaxle. Yard tractors included in the recall have model numbers YTH23V42LS and YTH24V48LS and serial numbers ranging from 050110A001000 to 123110D999999. The first six digits of the serial number is a date code. Tractors included in the recall have a serial date range of May 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. Model and serial information is located on an identification plate attached to the underside of the seat. Read more.


May 25, 2011 STIHL Recalls Yard Power Products Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

The following yard power tools and model numbers are included in this recall: Read more.



March 23, 2011 Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Combo Axe Due to Laceration Hazard

This recall involves the Gerber Gator Combo Axe, which has a 7-inch knife in the hollow axe handle. The axe is approximately 8.75 inches long with an axe head that is 4.75 inches x 2.7 inches. The axe handle is marked with the "Gerber" trademark. The Gerber Combo Axe II, which holds a saw in a longer axe handle, is not included in this recall. Read more.


February 17, 2011 Sno-Tek Snow Blowers Recalled by Liquid Combustion Technology Due to Laceration Hazard

The recalled snow blowers have a LCT StormForce engine with "Sno-Tek" printed across a metal handlebar plate. Snow blowers with model numbers 920402 and 920403 and UPC codes 5105803094 and 5105803095 are included in this recall. Only snow blowers with engine model number PW1HK18650781DE-ABGOQUVE1M with serial numbers ranging from 1065H04008325A through 1065H04012104A are affected by this recall. The product model number and UPC codes are printed on a label attached to the outside of the gear box near the left wheel. Read more.


January 11, 2011 Snow Throwers Recalled by Ariens Company Due to Injury Hazard

The snow thrower is painted orange and black. The model number is 921020 and serial numbers range from 000101 to 001229 and are located on a label at the rear of the unit next to the right tire. The Ariens logo is placed on the front of the control panel. Read more.


December 29, 2010 American Honda Recalls Snowblowers Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves Honda snowblowers with model numbers and frame serial numbers listed below. The snowblowers are red and black. The frame serial number is located on the rear of the machine just below the engine. The name Honda and the model number are located on the side of the front scoop. Read more.


December 23, 2010 STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

The recalled chain saws have a rear-handle activated chain brake (C-Q version) and have an orange top casing, gray base, black handle and "STIHL MS 361C" printed in an orange circle on the side of the unit. Read more.