MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-06-21 · 11252
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
11252
Date
2011-06-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
TrimmerPlus™ Edger Attachments
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio
Retailer(s)
Lowe's and other hardware and home improvement stores nationwide and on the Web between March 2011 and April 2011 for about $70.
Country of manufacture
Mexico
Description
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.