Recall #12-094 · Published January 25, 2012

Oregon® Replacement Lawnmower Blades

Blount International Recalls Replacement Blades Used with Ariens Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Oregon® Replacement Lawnmower Blades from Blount International Inc. on January 25, 2012. CPSC identifies this hazard: The replacement lawnmower blades can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to the user and bystanders. The official remedy states: 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.

Oregon® Replacement Lawnmower Blades
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Why it was recalled

The replacement lawnmower blades can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to the user and bystanders.

Incidents and injuries

Blount has received seven reports of replacement blades breaking during use. No injuries have been reported.

Official 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.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Blount International Inc., of Kansas City, Mo.
Recall number
12-094
Units
About 950
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Independent lawn and garden sales and service stores nationwide from January 2010 through September 2011 for about $20.

Oregon® Replacement Lawnmower Blades

CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories

Recall contact information

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

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