Blount Recalls Oregon Replacement Lawnmower Blades Due to Laceration Hazard
Blount International is recalling Oregon replacement lawnmower blades for Ariens mowers because they can break during use, posing a laceration hazard.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (laceration hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Blount International Inc. is recalling approximately 950 Oregon® replacement lawnmower blades used with Ariens 48-inch lawnmowers. The recall is due to a laceration hazard, as the blades can break during normal use, posing a risk to users and bystanders.
The recalled blades are identified by the "Oregon®" brand name, part number "91-003," and the letters "PA" or "PJ" printed on the surface. Blount has received seven reports of the blades breaking during use, but no injuries have been reported.
These blades were sold at independent lawn and garden sales and service stores nationwide from January 2010 through September 2011 for about $20. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blades and return them to the store where purchased or directly to Blount for a free replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Oregon® Replacement Lawnmower Blades
- Manufacturer
- Blount International Inc., of Kansas City, Mo.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 950
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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