CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Conceptual Marketing & Development, Inc., Announce Recall of Weed Cutting ...
Published: May 29, 2003Recall ID: 03135Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The blades can break off and hit consumers, causing severe impact and laceration injuries.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Model 4650 Weed Cutting Attachment Blades
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Conceptual-Marketing--Development-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Weed-Cutting-Attachment-Blades- |
| Title | CPSC, Conceptual Marketing & Development, Inc., Announce Recall of Weed Cutting Attachment Blades |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/weed-cutting-blades-1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Model 4650 Weed Cutting Attachment Blades |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/weed-cutting-blades-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Model 4650 Weed Cutting Attachment Blades |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/weed-cutting-blades-3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Model 4650 Weed Cutting Attachment Blades |
| Hazards › Name | The blades can break off and hit consumers, causing severe impact and laceration injuries. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Model 4650 Weed Cutting Attachment Blades |
| Products › Type | Weed Trimmers |
| Products › Category I D | 2234 |
| Products › Number Of Units | Approximately 1.1 million |
| Recall I D | 2400 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled blades immediately and contact CMD for free replacements. |
| Retailers › Name | 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 | 2003-05-29T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 03135 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Conceptual Marketing & Development Inc., of Lincoln, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers can contact CMD at (800) 210-9949 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-06-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Overview
- Recalling FirmConceptual Marketing & Development Inc., of Lincoln, Calif.