MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 11252 · Jun 21, 2011 · Mtd
14,500
units affected
14,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11252
- Date
- Jun 21, 2011
- Company
- Mtd
- Units affected
- 14,500
- Product
- TrimmerPlus™ Edger Attachments
- Product type
- Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters)
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves MTD TrimmerPlus™ Edger Attachment Model 41AJLE-C092 LE720. The edger is sold separately as an attachment and can be attached to most major brand attachment-capable trimmers. The edger is used to cut grass along an edge such as a driveway or sidewalk. "TrimmerPlus" and "LE720" are printed on the blade's housing. Only certain serial numbers "1C##1DR####" through "1D##1DR####" are included in the recall. The serial number and "MTD" are printed on white labels on the edger's pole.
What can happen
The steel shaft that drives the edger blade can break during use causing the edger blade to detach. If the blade detaches, it can hit the user or bystanders, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled MTD TrimmerPlus™ Edgers and contact MTD to receive a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Lowe's and other hardware and home improvement stores nationwide and on the Web between March 2011 and April 2011 for about $70.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled trimmerplus™ edger attachments?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled MTD TrimmerPlus™ Edgers and contact MTD to receive a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The steel shaft that drives the edger blade can break during use causing the edger blade to detach. If the blade detaches, it can hit the user or bystanders, posing a laceration hazard.
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.