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MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard

Name: MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard
Brand: MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio
SKU: CPSC-11252
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: June 21, 2011Recall ID: 11252Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

TrimmerPlus™ Edger Attachments

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/MTD-Recalls-TrimmerPlus-Edger-Attachments-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard
Title	MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11252.11252a.jpg
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11252.11252b.jpg
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	None reported
Products › Name	TrimmerPlus™ Edger Attachments
Products › Type	Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters)
Products › Category I D	68420
Products › Number Of Units	About 14,500
Recall I D	700
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled MTD TrimmerPlus™ Edgers and contact MTD to receive a free replacement.
Retailers › Name	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	2011-06-21T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	11252
Manufacturers › Name	MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Consumer 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
Last Publish Date	2016-07-08T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Mexico

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Recalling FirmMTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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