CPSC recall 06-242, announced August 23, 2006, covers Blount International Oregon® and Silver Streak® Replacement Snapper Lawnmower Blades (about 94,000 units). When the lawnmower is operated, the replacement blade can crack and pieces can break away, posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers and bystanders. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the replacement blades and return them to the store where purchased or any other retailer that carries Oregon® or Silver Streak® replacement parts, for a free replacement. Recall contact: call (866) 685-5449, or go to www.blount.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled replacement lawnmower blades are intended for use on Snapper riding lawnmowers. The recalled blades are sold for use as replacement parts under the Oregon® and Silver Streak® brands only. Original equipment blades on Snapper lawnmowers and "Snapper" brand replacement blades are not included in this recall. The recalled blades are red and marked "MADE IN USA," "GRASS SIDE CX", "Oregon" or "SILVER STREAK." The part number and date code are engraved on one side of the blade. The recalled blades are part numbers: 99-111, 99-112, 99-113, 99-114, 99-117, 99-118, 99-926, 99-930 and date codes: BL, BM, BN, BP, BQ, BR, BS, BT, BU, BV, BW, BX, BY, BZ, CA, CB, CC, CD, CE, CF, CG, CH, CJ, CK, CL, CM, CN, CP.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
When the lawnmower is operated, the replacement blade can crack and pieces can break away, posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers and bystanders.
Incidents and injuries
Blount has received six reports of replacement blades either cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the replacement blades and return them to the store where purchased or any other retailer that carries Oregon® or Silver Streak® replacement parts, for a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Blount International
- Manufacturer
- Blount International Inc., of Kansas City, Mo.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 06-242
- Units
- About 94,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Power or yard equipment dealers and hardware stores nationwide from November 2002 through August 2006 for between $16 and $28.
Oregon® and Silver Streak® Replacement Snapper Lawnmower Blades
CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers can contact Blount at (866) 685-5449 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Blount's Web sites at www.blount.com or www.Oregonchain.com
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