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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 25, 2012Serious
Blount International Replacement Blades Used with Ariens Lawnmowers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The replacement lawnmower blades can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to the user and bystanders.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 950
- Recall date
- January 25, 2012
- Brand
- Blount International Inc., of Kansas City, Mo.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Blount has received seven reports of replacement blades breaking during use. No injuries have been reported.
91-003
Independent lawn and garden sales and service stores nationwide from January 2010 through September 2011 for about $20.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Blount International Recalls Replacement Blades Used with Ariens Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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