CPSC recall · Reported May 29, 2001
CPSC, Garden Way Announce Recall of Trimmers/Mowers
The trimmer heads, which control the cutting cords, can split and detach, posing a serious injury risk to consumers.
Garden Way Inc., of Troy, N.y. recalled The recalled trimmers/mowers were sold under the TROY-BILT and GARDEN WAY BY TROY-BILT br….
CPSC, Garden Way Announce Recall of Trimmers/Mowers was recalled by Garden Way Inc., of Troy, N.y. in May 29, 2001. Reason: The trimmer heads, which control the cutting cords, can split and detach, posing a serious injury risk to con…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the trimmers/mowers immediately and discard or destroy the pr…. Verify recall #01162 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Garden Way Inc., of Troy, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The trimmer heads, which control the cutting cords, can split and detach, posing a serious injury risk to con….
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- agency class
- May 29, 2001
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01162 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled trimmers/mowers were sold under the TROY-BILT and GARDEN WAY BY TROY-BILT brand names. The brand name is on a shield in front of the engine. The model and serial numbers are located on the deck behind the left wheel, when viewed from the operator's position. The recalled models are the 52063 and 52064 Troy-Bilt brand and the 52067 Garden Way by Troy-Bilt brand. The serial number ranges are: 520631204884-520631207314 520631500101-520631500824 520631600101-520631604293 520641203058-520641204353 520641500101-520641500746 520641600101-520641602466 520671500101 - 52067150366
Reason for recall
The trimmer heads, which control the cutting cords, can split and detach, posing a serious injury risk to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the trimmers/mowers immediately and discard or destroy the product.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01162 |
| Date reported | May 29, 2001 |
| Date initiated | May 29, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Garden Way Inc., of Troy, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 2,800 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the trimmers/mowers immediately and discard or destroy the product.
- Check the recall number (01162) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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