CPSC recall 12-094, announced January 25, 2012, covers Blount International Oregon® Replacement Lawnmower Blades (about 950 units). The replacement lawnmower blades can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to the user and bystanders. The notice cites 7 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call (866) 685-5449, or go to www.blount.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Blount lawnmower replacement blades for Ariens 48-inch lawnmowers. The replacement blades are sold under the Oregon® brand name. "Oregon®," part number "91-003" and "PA" or "PJ" are printed on the surface of the recalled blades.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Blount International
- Manufacturer
- Blount International Inc., of Kansas City, Mo.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- 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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