CPSC, Conceptual Marketing & Development, Inc., Announce Recall of Weed Cutting Attachment Blades
危险说明 Hazard
- The blades can break off and hit consumers, causing severe impact and laceration injuries.
受影响产品
官方描述 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.
事故与伤害 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.
官方补救措施 Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled blades immediately and contact CMD for free replacements.
消费者联系信息
Consumers can contact CMD at (800) 210-9949 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
相关企业
制造商:Conceptual Marketing & Development Inc., of Lincoln, Calif.
制造国家/地区:United States
零售商: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.