MTD TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments recall: Laceration Hazard
MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was MTD TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments recalled?
The steel shaft that drives the edger blade can break during use causing the edger blade to detach. If the blade detaches, it can hit the user or bystanders, posing a laceration hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled MTD TrimmerPlus™ Edgers and contact MTD to receive a free replacement. Contact: For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.mtdproducts.com
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
- TrimmerPlus™ Edger Attachments
- Company
- MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 14,500
- Sold at
- Lowe's and other hardware and home improvement stores nationwide and on the Web between March 2011 and April 2011 for about $70.
- Recall date
- June 21, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves MTD TrimmerPlus™ Edger Attachment Model 41AJLE-C092 LE720. The edger is sold separately as an attachment and can be attached to most major brand attachment-capable trimmers. The edger is used to cut grass along an edge such as a driveway or sidewalk. "TrimmerPlus" and "LE720" are printed on the blade's housing. Only certain serial numbers "1C##1DR####" through "1D##1DR####" are included in the recall. The serial number and "MTD" are printed on white labels on the edger's pole.