STIHL PolyCut Mowing Heads Recalled Due to Injury Hazard
Recalled 2019-09-05. Other hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 73,000Units
2019-09-05Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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.
- The hazard
- 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.
- Injuries
- STIHL Inc. has received 28 reports of loose bolts or mowing heads coming apart, including two reports of injuries.
- The remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled mowing heads immediately and take them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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