CPSC2012-01-25
Blount International Recalls Replacement Blades Used with Ariens Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard
Blount International Inc., of Kansas City, Mo.
Hazard
The replacement lawnmower blades can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to the user and bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using lawnmowers with the recalled blades and return the blades to the store where purchased or directly to Blount for a free replacement.
Sold at
Independent lawn and garden sales and service stores nationwide from January 2010 through September 2011 for about $20.
Affected count
About 950
Injuries reported
Blount has received seven reports of replacement blades breaking during use. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Oregon® Replacement Lawnmower Blades
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact (866) 685-5449 between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.blount.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Blount-International-Recalls-Replacement-Blades-Used-with-Ariens-Lawnmowers-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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