CPSC2011-06-21
MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard
MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio
Hazard
The steel shaft that drives the edger blade can break during use causing the edger blade to detach. If the blade detaches, it can hit the user or bystanders, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled MTD TrimmerPlus™ Edgers and contact MTD to receive a free replacement.
Sold at
Lowe's and other hardware and home improvement stores nationwide and on the Web between March 2011 and April 2011 for about $70.
Affected count
About 14,500
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Mexico
Remedy type
Replace
Products
TrimmerPlus™ Edger Attachments
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.mtdproducts.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/MTD-Recalls-TrimmerPlus-Edger-Attachments-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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