CPSC2003-05-29
CPSC, Conceptual Marketing & Development, Inc., Announce Recall of Weed Cutting Attachment Blades
Conceptual Marketing & Development Inc., of Lincoln, Calif.
Hazard
The blades can break off and hit consumers, causing severe impact and laceration injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled blades immediately and contact CMD for free replacements.
Sold at
Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide sold the blades with the weed cutting attachments, or separately as replacements, from November 1999 through December 2001. The model 4650 weed cutter with blades sold for about $15 and a set of three replacement blades sold for about $6.
Affected count
Approximately 1.1 million
Injuries reported
CMD and the commission are aware of 16 reports of blades breaking, resulting in 12 injuries. Injuries have ranged from lacerations requiring stitches to tendon and bone injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Model 4650 Weed Cutting Attachment Blades
Consumer contact
Consumers can contact CMD at (800) 210-9949 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Conceptual-Marketing--Development-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Weed-Cutting-Attachment-Blades-Don't want to check this manually?
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