MTD Southwest Inc. Recalls Troy-Bilt, Craftsman Chain Saws, Breaking Handles Pose Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 07040. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The chain saw's plastic front handle can break during operation. If this occurs, the saw would be difficult to control and poses a risk for lacerations.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately, and contact MTD to receive a free service kit with a replacement handle and installation instructions. Sears customers will be mailed a free service kit with a replacement handle and installation instructions.
CPSC recall 07040 has the recall date 28 Nov 2006. The notice names the firm MTD Southwest. The recall has about 76 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Chain Saws.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | MTD has received two reports of consumers losing control of the saw when the handles broke during use. One consumer reported bruising to his elbow and the other received burns to his fingers after contacting the muffler when the chain saw he was using broke and he lost control of the saw. |
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| Units | 76 |
| Description | These Troy-Bilt and Craftsman brand chain saws are powered by a two-cycle gasoline engine ranging in size from 46cc to 55cc. They are equipped with either an 18-inch or 20-inch bar. There are four Troy-Bilt models affected: 41AY00AR966, 41AY60AR766, 41AY90AR766 and 41AY08AR966. There is one Craftsman "Incredi-Pull" model affected: a 55cc two-cycle gasoline engine with an 18-inch bar and model number 316.350840. The model number of the chain saw is located on the engine casing. |
| Product | Troy-Bilt and Craftsman Gasoline Chain Saws, About 76.000, Chain Saws |
| Sold at | The Troy-Bilt brand chain saws were sold at independent retailers, home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from January 2004 through June 2006 for between $200 and $250. The Craftsman brand chain saws were sold at Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from January 2004 through June 2006 for… |
| Importer | MTD Southwest Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 76Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Chain Saws
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name MTD Southwest
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2020 | MTD Southwest Recalls Trimmers and Polesaws Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 1 Aug 2006 | Troy-Bilt String Trimmer Sold at Lowe's Recalled for Laceration Hazard |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 07040. https://recallregister.com/product/3493-mtd-southwest-inc-recalls-troy-bilt-craftsman-chain-saws-breaking-hand/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 07040 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
MTD has received two reports of consumers losing control of the saw when the handles broke during use. One consumer reported bruising to his elbow and the other received burns to his fingers after contacting the muffler when the chain saw he was using broke and he lost control of the saw.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The Troy-Bilt brand chain saws were sold at independent retailers, home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from January 2004 through June 2006 for between $200 and $250. The Craftsman brand chain saws were sold at Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from January 2004 through June 2006 for…
- How many units are in CPSC recall 07040?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 76.000
- How many CPSC recalls name MTD Southwest?
- 3 CPSC recalls on this register name MTD Southwest. This recall is 1 of them.