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.