CPSC, Bachtold Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Brush Cutters
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2540.
The recalled Weed and Brush Cutters have an orange or green body and include the W-24 models, sold under the Bachtold Whipper, DR Field & Brush Mower, and B-800 (with a 77-100 deck) brand names. The brand name is printed on the drive box between the engine and the left wheel. DR All-Terrain Field & Brush mowers manufactured by Country Home Products are not included in this recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2540.
Consumers should stop using the units immediately and contact Bachtold if you have the Whipper or B-800 models or contact Country Home Products if you have the DR Field & Brush model to receive a free repair kit. The repair involves the installation of a mechanism that will shut down the engine if and when the operator takes his/her hands off the handlebar.
✅ 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 The Brush Cutters Were Sold Through Country Home Products' Catalogues, As Well As Independent Distributors Nationwide, From January 1978 Through April 2001, For Between $950 And $1,600. 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-2540.
Call Bachtold Brothers toll-free at (877) 784-5161 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or Country Home Products toll-free at (877) 595-3668 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday. Consumers also can log on to www.bachtoldbros.com or www.weedcutterrecall.com
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The Brush Cutters Were Sold Through Country Home Products' Catalogues, As Well As Independent Distributors Nationwide, From January 1978 Through April 2001, For Between $950 And $1,600. Recall FAQ
The Brush Cutters Were Sold Through Country Home Products' Catalogues, As Well As Independent Distributors Nationwide, From January 1978 Through April 2001, For Between $950 And $1,600. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Bachtold Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Brush Cutters. The notice was published on December 2, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 63,600 units are potentially affected.