Blount International Recalls Replacement Blades Used with Ariens Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 12094 · Jan 25, 2012 · Blount International
950
units affected
950
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12094
- Date
- Jan 25, 2012
- Company
- Blount International
- Units affected
- 950
- Product
- Oregon® Replacement Lawnmower Blades
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
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.
What can happen
The replacement lawnmower blades can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to the user and bystanders.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Blount has received seven reports of replacement blades breaking during use. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Independent lawn and garden sales and service stores nationwide from January 2010 through September 2011 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled oregon® replacement lawnmower blades?
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.
What is the hazard?
The replacement lawnmower blades can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to the user 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.