Troy-Bilt String Trimmer Sold at Lowe's Recalled for Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3439.
The recalled handheld string trimmer is powered by a 4-cycle gasoline engine. The trimmer functions to cut grass or weeds through the use of a spinning yellow trimmer head containing a spool of orange filament line. Model numbers TB425CS and TB525CS and "Troy-Bilt" are printed on the body of the muffler housing.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3439.
Consumers should stop using the trimmers immediately and contact Troy-Bilt for a free repair. Lowe's will mail free repair kits with instruction to owners of registered equipment directly.
✅ 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 Lowe's Stores Nationwide From January 2006 Through March 2006 For About $170. 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-3439.
For additional information, contact Troy-Bilt toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.troybilt.com
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Lowe's Stores Nationwide From January 2006 Through March 2006 For About $170. Recall FAQ
Lowe's Stores Nationwide From January 2006 Through March 2006 For About $170. is the subject of a fuel recall: Troy-Bilt String Trimmer Sold at Lowe's Recalled for Laceration Hazard. The notice was published on August 1, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 20,000 units are potentially affected.