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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs |
Washington, DC 20207 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2003 Release # 03-135
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CMD Recall Hotline: (800) 210-9949 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7908
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CPSC, Conceptual Marketing & Development, Inc., Announce Recall of Weed
Cutting Attachment Blades
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission, Conceptual Marketing & Development Inc.,
of Lincoln, Calif., is voluntarily recalling approximately 1.1 million metal
blades for their model 4650 weed cutting attachment. The blades can break off
and hit consumers causing severe impact and laceration 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.
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.
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.
Consumers
should stop using the recalled blades immediately and contact CMD for free
replacements. Consumers can contact CMD at (800) 210-9949 between 8 a.m. and 5
p.m. PT Monday through Friday.