CPSC recall · Reported December 2, 2003
CPSC, Bachtold Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Brush Cutters
The operator can come in contact with the rotating blade, even when disengaged, by pulling on the front of the mower deck while the engine is running, posing a serious injury haza…
Bachtold Brothers Inc., of Gibson City, Ill. recalled The recalled Weed and Brush Cutters have an orange or green body and include the W-24 mod….
CPSC, Bachtold Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Brush Cutters was recalled by Bachtold Brothers Inc., of Gibson City, Ill. in December 2, 2003. Reason: The operator can come in contact with the rotating blade, even when disengaged, by pulling on the front of th…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the units immediately and contact Bachtold if you have the Wh…. Verify recall #04043 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Bachtold Brothers Inc., of Gibson City, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The operator can come in contact with the rotating blade, even when disengaged, by pulling on the front of th….
- None
- agency class
- 64K units
- affected scope
- December 2, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04043 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 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.
Reason for recall
The operator can come in contact with the rotating blade, even when disengaged, by pulling on the front of the mower deck while the engine is running, posing a serious injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04043 |
| Date reported | December 2, 2003 |
| Date initiated | December 2, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Bachtold Brothers Inc., of Gibson City, Ill. |
| Affected scope | 63,600 |
| 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 units immediately and contact Bachtold if you have the Whipper or B-800 models or contact Country…
- Check the recall number (04043) 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
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