CPSCGeneral Alert
Blount International Recalls Replacement Blades Used with Ariens Lawnmowers Due ...
Published: January 25, 2012Recall ID: 12094Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The replacement lawnmower blades can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to the user and bystanders.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Oregon® Replacement Lawnmower Blades
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Blount-International-Recalls-Replacement-Blades-Used-with-Ariens-Lawnmowers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Blount International Recalls Replacement Blades Used with Ariens Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12094.12094.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The replacement lawnmower blades can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to the user and bystanders. |
| Injuries › Name | Blount has received seven reports of replacement blades breaking during use. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Oregon® Replacement Lawnmower Blades |
| Products › Type | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2027 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 950 |
| Recall I D | 964 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Independent lawn and garden sales and service stores nationwide from January 2010 through September 2011 for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2012-01-25T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 12094 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Blount International Inc., of Kansas City, Mo. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-02-20T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |