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CPSCRecalled Aug 23, 2006 · #06242

Blount International Inc. Recalls Replacement Blades for Use with Snapper Riding Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard

Hazard

When the lawnmower is operated, the replacement blade can crack and pieces can break away, posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers and bystanders.

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Description

The recalled replacement lawnmower blades are intended for use on Snapper riding lawnmowers. The recalled blades are sold for use as replacement parts under the Oregon® and Silver Streak® brands only. Original equipment blades on Snapper lawnmowers and "Snapper" brand replacement blades are not included in this recall. The recalled blades are red and marked "MADE IN USA," "GRASS SIDE CX", "Oregon" or "SILVER STREAK." The part number and date code are engraved on one side of the blade. The recalled blades are part numbers: 99-111, 99-112, 99-113, 99-114, 99-117, 99-118, 99-926, 99-930 and date codes: BL, BM, BN, BP, BQ, BR, BS, BT, BU, BV, BW, BX, BY, BZ, CA, CB, CC, CD, CE, CF, CG, CH, CJ, CK, CL, CM, CN, CP.

Product details

Product
Oregon® and Silver Streak® Replacement Snapper Lawnmower Blades
Type
Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Manufacturer
Blount International Inc., of Kansas City, Mo.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Power or yard equipment dealers and hardware stores nationwide from November 2002 through August 2006 for between $16 and $28.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the replacement blades and return them to the store where purchased or any other retailer that carries Oregon® or Silver Streak® replacement parts, for a free replacement.

View the official CPSC notice