Blount International Replacement Blades Used with Ariens recall: Laceration Hazard
Blount International Recalls Replacement Blades Used with Ariens Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was Blount International Replacement Blades Used with Ariens recalled?
The replacement lawnmower blades can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to the user and bystanders.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
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
- Oregon® Replacement Lawnmower Blades
- Company
- Blount International Inc., of Kansas City, Mo.
- Quantity
- About 950
- Sold at
- Independent lawn and garden sales and service stores nationwide from January 2010 through September 2011 for about $20.
- Recall date
- January 25, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- Blount has received seven reports of replacement blades breaking during use. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.