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Medium RiskCPSC
Tools & Hardware/Power Tools

Remington Brand Chainsaws Recalled by MTD Southwest Due to Fire Hazard

Agency Publication Date: December 15, 2016
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Summary

Approximately 8,000 Remington-branded gasoline chainsaws are being recalled because they can leak fuel, which poses a fire hazard to users. This recall includes the Remington Outlaw model with engine sizes from 42cc to 46cc and bar lengths of 14, 18, or 20 inches. These orange and black units were sold at retailers like Lowe's, Bi-Mart, and Amazon.com between February 2016 and July 2016. While no injuries have been reported, consumers should immediately stop using the chainsaws and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement.

Risk

The chainsaws can leak fuel during use or storage. If the leaking fuel comes into contact with the engine's heat or an ignition source, it can cause a fire.

What You Should Do

  1. Locate the white identification label above the rear handle of the chainsaw to check the model and serial numbers.
  2. Confirm if your chainsaw is a Remington model RM4214, RM4218, or RM4620 with a serial number falling between 1K155XQ0198 and 1F076XQ0200.
  3. Check the manufacturing date using the second through fifth characters of the serial number (e.g., C286 is March 28, 2016); affected units were made between November 15, 2015, and June 7, 2016.
  4. Immediately stop using any affected chainsaw and store it in a well-ventilated area away from any potential ignition sources.
  5. Contact MTD Southwest’s Remington recall line toll-free at 888-848-6038 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.remingtonpowertools.com and click 'Product Recall' for instructions on receiving a free replacement chainsaw.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

📋Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact MTD Southwest's Remington recall line for instructions on obtaining a free replacement chainsaw.

Contact: MTD Southwest's Remington recall line toll-free at 888-848-6038 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online www.remingtonpowertools.com and click on the Product Recall tab at the bottom of the main page.

Affected Products

Product: Remington Gasoline Chainsaw RM4214 (14-inch bar)
Model:
RM4214
Lot Numbers:
Serial numbers 1K155XQ0198 through 1F076XQ0200
Date Ranges: Sold February 2016 - July 2016
Product: Remington Gasoline Chainsaw RM4218 (18-inch bar)
Model:
RM4218
Lot Numbers:
Serial numbers 1K155XQ0198 through 1F076XQ0200
Date Ranges: Sold February 2016 - July 2016
Product: Remington Gasoline Chainsaw RM4620 (20-inch bar)
Model:
RM4620
Lot Numbers:
Serial numbers 1K155XQ0198 through 1F076XQ0200
Date Ranges: Sold February 2016 - July 2016

Product Images

Recalled Remington chainsaw

Recalled Remington chainsaw

Model and serial numbers and the manufacture date are located on a white label above the rear handle.

Model and serial numbers and the manufacture date are located on a white label above the rear handle.

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 17053
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Zhejiang Pioneer Machinery & Electron Co., Ltd., of China
Sold By: 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.
Distributor: MTD Southwest Inc, of Tempe, Ariz.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 8,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: MTD Southwest Inc, of Tempe, Ariz.
Contact: MTD Southwest's Remington recall line toll-free at 888-848-6038 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online www.remingtonpowertools.com and click on the Product Recall tab at the bottom of the main page.
Agency Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response