STIHL PolyCut Mowing Heads Recalled Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8661.
This recall involves mowing head cutting attachments compatible with some models of STIHL-brand trimmers, brushcutters, and clearing saws. The mowing heads can be identified by the name "STIHL" and model number "27-3" or "47-3" located on the original packaging and molded on the top side of the mowing head. The mowing heads have three orange plastic blades, each attached with a bolt and a nut, a black top housing, and a white bottom housing.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8661.
Consumers should stop using the recalled mowing heads immediately and take them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a full refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Authorized Full Line Stihl Servicing Dealers Nationwide From July 2018 Through July 2019 For About $30 For The 27-3 Model And About $40 For The 47-3 Model. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8661.
STIHL Inc. at 800-610-6677 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail stihlrecall@stihl.us or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.
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Authorized Full Line Stihl Servicing Dealers Nationwide From July 2018 Through July 2019 For About $30 For The 27-3 Model And About $40 For The 47-3 Model. Recall FAQ
Authorized Full Line Stihl Servicing Dealers Nationwide From July 2018 Through July 2019 For About $30 For The 27-3 Model And About $40 For The 47-3 Model. is the subject of a consumer products recall: STIHL PolyCut Mowing Heads Recalled Due to Injury Hazard. The notice was published on September 5, 2019 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 73,000 units are potentially affected.