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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2011-06-21

MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard

Is my product affected?

TrimmerPlus™ Edger Attachments

  • Brand MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

MTD is recalling TrimmerPlus Edger Attachment Model 41AJLE-C092 LE720 due to a defect where the steel shaft driving the edger blade can break during use, causing the blade to detach. When the blade detaches, it can strike the user or bystanders, creating a laceration hazard. The recall affects only certain serial numbers between "1C##1DR####" and "1D##1DR####," which can be found on white labels on the edger's pole.

According to the recall notice, consumers who own the affected edger should immediately stop using it and contact MTD to receive a free replacement edger.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled MTD TrimmerPlus™ Edgers and contact MTD to receive a free replacement.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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