CPSC recall 19201
STIHL PolyCut ™ Mowing Heads
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2019-09-05
On 2019-09-05 the CPSC announced a recall of STIHL PolyCut ™ Mowing Heads by Stihl, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19201 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2019-09-05 |
| Published | 2019-09-05 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Stihl |
| Distribution | US |
Product
STIHL PolyCut ™ Mowing Heads | 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/STIHL-PolyCut-Mowing-Heads-Recalled-Due-to-Injury-Hazard
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