STIHL is recalling about 73,000 PolyCut Mowing Head cutting attachments (models 27-3 and 47-3) because the bolts connecting the plastic blades can loosen, causing the head to come apart during use. The company has received 28 reports of loose bolts or heads fly apart, including two reported injuries. These mowing heads, which feature three orange plastic blades and a black-and-white housing, were sold at STIHL dealers nationwide from July 2018 through July 2019. Consumers should stop using these attachments immediately and return them to a dealer for a full refund.
The bolts holding the mowing head and its orange blades together can vibrate loose and fail, causing the rotating head to break apart. This can cause the blades or housing components to be thrown at high speeds, potentially striking the user or bystanders and causing serious injury.
Consumers should stop using the recalled mowing heads immediately and take them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a full refund.
Recalled STIHL PolyCut 27-3 in packaging
Recalled STIHL PolyCut 27-3, top of mowing head, showing location of model number and a photo of the bottom of the mowing head.
Recalled STIHL PolyCut 47-3 in packaging
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response