CPSC recall · Reported December 15, 2016
Remington Brand Chainsaws Recalled by MTD Southwest Due to Fire Hazard
The chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Zhejiang Pioneer Machinery & Electron Co., Ltd., of China recalled This recall involves Remington-branded chainsaws powered by a two-cycle gasoline engine r….
Remington Brand Chainsaws Recalled by MTD Southwest Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Zhejiang Pioneer Machinery & Electron Co., Ltd., of China in December 15, 2016. Reason: The chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact MTD Southwest'…. Verify recall #17053 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Zhejiang Pioneer Machinery & Electron Co., Ltd., of China issued this CPSC recall-The chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard..
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- December 15, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17053 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
This recall involves Remington-branded chainsaws 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. Chainsaws included in this recall have model numbers RM4214, RM4218 and RM4620 and serial numbers 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 second through fifth characters of the serial number identify the manufacturing date. The second character is the month with A = January, B = February, C = March, etc. The third and fourth characters are the day of the month. The fifth character is the last digit of the year of manufacture (e.g. C286 = March 28, 2016).
Reason for recall
The chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact MTD Southwest's Remington recall line for instructions on obtaining a free replacement chainsaw.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17053 |
| Date reported | December 15, 2016 |
| Date initiated | December 15, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Zhejiang Pioneer Machinery & Electron Co., Ltd., of China |
| Affected scope | About 8,000 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact MTD Southwest's Remington recall line for instructions…
- Check the recall number (17053) 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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