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

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-01-25). Hazards: laceration. About 950 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`12094`
Published	2012-01-25
Last updated	2015-02-20
Product category	Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Products	Oregon® Replacement Lawnmower Blades
Firm named in the title	Blount International
Firms	Blount International Inc., of Kansas City, Mo. (manufacturer)
Manufactured in	United States
Units (US)	950
Hazard classes	laceration
Remedy classes	replace, stop use
Sold	Independent lawn and garden sales and service stores nationwide from January 2010 through September 2011 for about $20.

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.

Hazard

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

Remedy

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 injuries

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

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