STIHL PolyCut Mowing Heads Recalled Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 19201. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The bolts connecting the plastic blades and holding the mowing head together can come loose and the mowing head can come apart, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled mowing heads immediately and take them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a full refund.
CPSC recall 19201 has the recall date 5 Sep 2019. The notice names the firm STIHL. The recall has about 73,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2019 has 5,400 units.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | STIHL Inc. has received 28 reports of loose bolts or mowing heads coming apart, including two reports of injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 73,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | STIHL PolyCut ™ Mowing Heads, About 73,000 |
| Sold at | 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. |
| Manufacturer | STIHL Incorporated |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 73,000Median of 2019: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2019
- 241
- Recalls of 2019 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls on the register that name STIHL
- 19
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 19201. https://recallregister.com/product/8661-stihl-polycut-mowing-heads-recalled-due-to-injury-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 19201 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
STIHL Inc. has received 28 reports of loose bolts or mowing heads coming apart, including two reports of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 19201?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 19201?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 73,000