Blount International · Recalled
Blount International Recalls Replacement Blades Used with Ariens Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard
The replacement lawnmower blades can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to the user and bystanders.
- Units
- About 950
- Reports
- 7
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $20
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Independent lawn and garden sales and service stores nationwide from January 2010 through September 2011 for about $20.
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Blount International Inc., of Kansas City, Mo.
Incident log
Blount has received seven reports of replacement blades breaking during use. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JAN 25 2012; last revised FEB 20 2015.