Blount International Inc. Recalls Replacement Blades for Use with Snapper Riding Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-08-23). Hazards: laceration. About 94,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06242 |
| Published | 2006-08-23 |
| Last updated | 2024-07-12 |
| Product category | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products | Oregon® and Silver Streak® Replacement Snapper Lawnmower Blades |
| Firm named in the title | Blount International Inc. |
| Firms | Blount International Inc., of Kansas City, Mo. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 94,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Power or yard equipment dealers and hardware stores nationwide from November 2002 through August 2006 for between $16 and $28. |
Description
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.
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.
Remedy
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 injuries
Blount has received six reports of replacement blades either cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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