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Fall / CollapseJune 21, 2011CPSC #11252

MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard

Product
Lawn & Garden
Units affected
14,500
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

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.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

Mexico

Where it was sold

  • Lowe's and other hardware and home improvement stores nationwide and on the Web between March 2011 and April 2011 for about $70.

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