Safety regulator, Conceptual Marketing & Development, Inc., Announce Recall of Weed Cutting Attachment Blades
Recall 03135 · May 29, 2003 · Conceptual Marketing & Development Inc.
1,100,000
units affected
1,100,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03135
- Date
- May 29, 2003
- Company
- Conceptual Marketing & Development Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,100,000
- Product
- Model 4650 Weed Cutting Attachment Blades
- Product type
- Weed Trimmers
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
Only cast aluminum metal alloy blades are included in the recall. The blades measure 1/4 inch thick, 1 inch wide and 4 inches long, and are a dull silver color. Blades that are either smooth on the bottom or have ridges are included in the recall. All of the blades were made in the U.S.A.
What can happen
The blades can break off and hit consumers, causing severe impact and laceration injuries.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled blades immediately and contact CMD for free replacements.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- CMD and the commission are aware of 16 reports of blades breaking, resulting in 12 injuries. Injuries have ranged from lacerations requiring stitches to tendon and bone injuries.
- Sold at
- Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide sold the blades with the weed cutting attachments, or separately as replacements, from November 1999 through December 2001. The model 4650 weed cutter with blades sold for about $15 and a set of three replacement blades sold for about $6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled model 4650 weed cutting attachment blades?
Consumers should stop using the recalled blades immediately and contact CMD for free replacements.
What is the hazard?
The blades can break off and hit consumers, causing severe impact and laceration injuries.
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.