MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard

Active Recall Announced June 21, 2011 CPSC #11252

Quick answer

MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard is CPSC recall #11252, announced on June 21, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mtd trimmerplus™ edgers and contact mtd to receive a free replacement.. Affected brand: MTD Products Inc.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

TrimmerPlus™ Edger Attachments

Recalled brands

MTD Products Inc

Remedy

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

Recall date

June 21, 2011

Categories

Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11252?

CPSC recall #11252 covers MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 21, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #11252?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11252 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mtd trimmerplus™ edgers and contact mtd to receive a free replacement.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/MTD-Recalls-TrimmerPlus-Edger-Attachments-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

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