CPSC, Conceptual Marketing & Development, Inc., Announce Recall of Weed Cutting Attachment Blades
Recalled May 29, 2003 · CPSC recall 03135 · Conceptual Marketing & Development
Hazard
The blades can break off and hit consumers, causing severe impact and laceration injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled blades immediately and contact CMD for free replacements.
Units
Approximately 1.1 million
Incidents / injuries
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.
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.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled blades immediately and contact CMD for free replacements.
Contact
Consumers can contact CMD at (800) 210-9949 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Product
Model 4650 Weed Cutting Attachment Blades
Manufacturer(s)
Conceptual Marketing & Development Inc., of Lincoln, Calif.
Retailers
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.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →