MTD Southwest is recalling its Craftsman and Remington brand chainsaws due to a fire hazard.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the chainsaws can leak fuel.
The Remington-branded chainsaws are powered by a two-cycle gasoline engine ranging in size from 42cc to 46cc and with either a 14 inch, 18-inch or 20-inch bar. The chainsaw’s housing is orange and black and Remington is printed on the side of the unit and on the bar.
#Recall: Remington chainsaws recalled by MTD Southwest; #fire risk; get free replacement https://t.co/1t9X50vKVg pic.twitter.com/3kcKatpG3f
— U.S. CPSC (@USCPSC) December 15, 2016
Remington models included in the recall are as follows:
- RM4214,
- RM4218
- RM4620
Serial numbers include 1K155XQ0198 through 1F076XQ0200; and were manufactured between November 15, 2015 and June 7, 2016. Model and serial numbers and the manufacture date are located on a white label above the rear handle.
The Craftsman-branded chainsaws are also powered by a two-cycle gasoline engine ranging in size from 42cc to 46cc and with either a 16-inch, 18-inch or 20-inch bar. The chainsaw’s housing is red and black and Craftsman is printed on the side of the unit and on the bar.
#Recall: @craftsman chainsaws recalled by MTD Southwest; #fire risk; get free replacement https://t.co/YmfbWm81fj pic.twitter.com/6XhsMHVTCl
— U.S. CPSC (@USCPSC) December 15, 2016
Craftsman models included in the recall are as follows:
- 41AY427S799 316.38070,
- 41AY429S799 316.38090,
- 41AY462S799 316.38098 and
- 41AY469S799 316.38188
Serial numbers include 1K155XQ0198 through 1F076XQ0200; and were manufactured between November 15, 2015 and June 7, 2016. Model and serial numbers and the manufacture date are located on a white label above the rear handle.
Officials say consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact MTD Southwest’s Craftsman recall line for instructions on getting a free replacement chainsaw.
For more information on the Remington recall, click here. For more on the Craftsman recall, click here.
