Blount International Recalls Replacement Blades Used with Ariens Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled January 25, 2012 · CPSC recall 12094 · Blount

Hazard

The replacement lawnmower blades can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to the user and bystanders.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 950

Incidents / injuries

Blount has received seven reports of replacement blades breaking during use. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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 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.

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

Product

Oregon® Replacement Lawnmower Blades

Manufacturer(s)

Blount International Inc., of Kansas City, Mo.

Retailers

Independent lawn and garden sales and service stores nationwide from January 2010 through September 2011 for about $20.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →