Remington Electric Leaf Blowers Recalled by MTD Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1657.
This recall involves Remington electric leaf blowers with model RM180B, item number 41AA180G983 and serial numbers ranging from S1E131XK0001 through S1E162XK2008. They were manufactured between May 13, 2011 and May 16, 2012. The third through sixth characters of the serial number identify the manufacturing date. The third character is the month, for example D for April, E for May and F for June. The fourth and fifth characters are the day of the month. The sixth character is the last digit of the year of manufacture. Model, item and serial number are located on a white label on the bottom of motor housing. The 7.5 amp electric blowers are black. Remington, Mighty Sweep and RM180B appear on a sticker on both sides of the unit.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1657.
Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Remington for a free replacement.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Various Retailers Nationwide And Online At Mtdproducts.com From May 2011 Through December 2013 For Between $30 And $40. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1657.
Remington toll-free at (888) 848-6038 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.mtdproducts.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Various Retailers Nationwide And Online At Mtdproducts.com From May 2011 Through December 2013 For Between $30 And $40. Recall FAQ
Various Retailers Nationwide And Online At Mtdproducts.com From May 2011 Through December 2013 For Between $30 And $40. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Remington Electric Leaf Blowers Recalled by MTD Due to Laceration Hazard. The notice was published on April 22, 2014 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 24,000 units are potentially affected.