Recall 17053 · 2016-12-15

Remington Brand Chainsaws Recalled by MTD Southwest Due to Fire Hazard

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Chain saws

Hazard

The chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.

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.

Products

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 mo

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Text from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice.

Units
About 8,000
Sold at

Bi-Mart, Farmer's Furniture, Lowe's and Mid-States Distributing Co. and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Lowes.com from February 2016 through July 2016 for between $160 and $280.

Injury data

Chain saws

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