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STIHL PolyCut Mowing Heads Recalled Due to Injury Hazard

Date: September 5, 2019
Company: STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should stop using the recalled mowing heads immediately and take them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a full refund. Options: Refund

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va.

STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va. has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report