Blount International Inc. Recalls Replacement Blades for Use with Snapper Riding Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 06242 · Aug 23, 2006 · Blount International Inc.
94,000
units affected
94,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06242
- Date
- Aug 23, 2006
- Company
- Blount International Inc.
- Units affected
- 94,000
- Product
- Oregon® and Silver Streak® Replacement Snapper Lawnmower Blades
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
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 fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Blount has received six reports of replacement blades either cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Power or yard equipment dealers and hardware stores nationwide from November 2002 through August 2006 for between $16 and $28.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled oregon® and silver streak® replacement snapper lawnmower blades?
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.
What is the hazard?
When the lawnmower is operated, the replacement blade can crack and pieces can break away, posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers and bystanders.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.