May
29, 2001
Garden
Way Inc., of Troy, N.Y, is recalling about 2,800 trimmers/mowers. The trimmer
heads, which control the cutting cords, can split and detach, posing a serious
injury risk to consumers. Garden Way has received 38 reports of trimmer heads
splitting or detaching, resulting in two reports of toe fractures and five
reports of bruised feet.
The recalled trimmers/mowers were sold under the TROY-BILT and GARDEN WAY BY
TROY-BILT brand names. The brand name is on a shield in front of the engine.
The model and serial numbers are located on the deck behind the left wheel when
viewed from the operator's position. The recalled models are the 52063 and
52064 Troy-Bilt brands and the 52067 Garden Way by Troy-Bilt brand. The serial
number ranges are:
520631204884-520631207314 520631500101-520631500824
520631600101-520631604293 520641203058-520641204353
520641500101-520641500746 520641600101-520641602466
520671500101
-520671503662
Garden Way dealers and retailers nationwide, including Sam's Wholesalers, Ace
Hardware, and Southern States, sold these trimmers/mowers from November 2000
through May 2001 for between $300 and $430.
Consumers should stop using the trimmers/mowers immediately and call Garden
Way toll-free at (800) 282-8965 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday, for a free repair kit. Consumers also can order the repair kit by
logging on to the company's website at www.troybilt.com. Consumers should have
their serial number available when calling the company or logging on to the
website.