Recalled Product

Oregon brand Replacement Lawnmower Blades

On 2012-01-25, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall regarding Oregon brand Replacement Lawnmower Blades due to a potential laceration hazard. This product sold new beginning in January 2010 for about $20.

About 1,000 units are involved in this recall. More Info.

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This was the 1st recall of Lawn Mowers (Not Riding) in 2012. Since 2005, there have been approximately 10 similar recalls, involving about 600,000 product units. Click here to see images of other recently recalled Lawn Mowers (Not Riding).

What is the problem?

The replacement lawnmower blades can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to the user and bystanders.

How can I tell if I own this product?

This recall involves Blount lawnmower replacement blades for Ariens 48-inch lawnmowers. The replacement blades are sold under the Oregon brand name. Oregon, part number 91-003 and PA or PJ are printed on the surface of the recalled blades.

These items were sold new⁺ at Independent lawn and garden sales and service stores nationwide from January 2010 through September 2011 for about $20.

What should I do if I own this recalled product?

First, stop using the item.

Then, add the item to a free, private Items I Own account. This will enable you to easily access the CPSC and recalling company's remedy instructions as well as track your progress toward getting the item returned or fixed. Click "I Own THIS Item" to continue.

The CPSC provides the following remedy information:

Consumers should immediately stop using lawnmowers with the recalled blades and return the blades to the store where purchased or directly to Blount for a free replacement.

For additional information, contact (866)685-5449 between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.blount.com

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⁺WeMakeItSafer cautions consumers that recalled items may have been acquired at different locations, prices and times than specified in the CPSC recall announcement. This is especially true for items purchased in online marketplaces, resale shops or yard sales. More information may be available in the CPSC recall announcement.