CPSC, Conceptual Marketing & Development, Inc., Announce Recall of Weed Cutting Attachment Blades

The blades can break off and hit consumers, causing severe impact and laceration injuries.

Recall #: 03135
Affected scope: Approximately 1.1 million

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Conceptual Marketing & Development Inc., of Lincoln, Calif. recalled Only cast aluminum metal alloy blades are included in the recall. The blades measure 1/4 ….

CPSC, Conceptual Marketing & Development, Inc., Announce Recall of Weed Cutting Attachmen… was recalled by Conceptual Marketing & Development Inc., of Lincoln, Calif. in May 29, 2003. Reason: The blades can break off and hit consumers, causing severe impact and laceration injuries.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled blades immediately and contact CMD for free repl…. Verify recall #03135 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Conceptual Marketing & Development Inc., of Lincoln, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The blades can break off and hit consumers, causing severe impact and laceration injuries..

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agency class: May 29, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03135 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

The blades can break off and hit consumers, causing severe impact and laceration injuries.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled blades immediately and contact CMD for free replacements.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	03135
Date reported	May 29, 2003
Date initiated	May 29, 2003
Recalling firm	Conceptual Marketing & Development Inc., of Lincoln, Calif.
Affected scope	Approximately 1.1 million
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the recalled blades immediately and contact CMD for free replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The blades can break off and hit consumers, causing severe impact and laceration injuries.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the recalled blades immediately and contact CMD for free replacements.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 29, 2003. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03135.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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