CPSC, Conceptual Marketing & Development, Inc. recall
CPSC, Conceptual Marketing & Development, Inc., Announce Recall of Weed Cutting Attachment Blades
Why was CPSC, Conceptual Marketing & Development, Inc. recalled?
The blades can break off and hit consumers, causing severe impact and laceration injuries.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled blades immediately and contact CMD for free replacements. Contact: Consumers can contact CMD at (800) 210-9949 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Model 4650 Weed Cutting Attachment Blades
- Company
- Conceptual Marketing & Development Inc., of Lincoln, Calif.
- Quantity
- Approximately 1.1 million
- 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.
- Recall date
- May 29, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.