CPSCGeneral Alert
MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard
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 |