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CPSCRecalled Jun 21, 2011 · #11252

MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard

Hazard

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.

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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.

Product details

Product
TrimmerPlus™ Edger Attachments
Type
Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters)
Manufacturer
MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio
Model numbers
41AJLE-C092, LE720, 1C, 1DR, 1D
UPCs
Sold at
Lowe's and other hardware and home improvement stores nationwide and on the Web between March 2011 and April 2011 for about $70.
Made in
Mexico

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice