CPSC recall · Reported June 21, 2011
MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration 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 h…
Mtd Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio recalled This recall involves MTD TrimmerPlus™ Edger Attachment Model 41AJLE-C092 LE720. The edger….
MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by Mtd Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio in June 21, 2011. Reason: The steel shaft that drives the edger blade can break during use causing the edger blade to detach. If the bl…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled MTD TrimmerPlus™ Edgers and contact …. Verify recall #11252 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Mtd Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The steel shaft that drives the edger blade can break during use causing the edger blade to detach. If the bl….
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- agency class
- June 21, 2011
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11252 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.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled MTD TrimmerPlus™ Edgers and contact MTD to receive a free replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 11252 |
| Date reported | June 21, 2011 |
| Date initiated | June 21, 2011 |
| Recalling firm | Mtd Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 14,500 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled MTD TrimmerPlus™ Edgers and contact MTD to receive a free replacement.
- Check the recall number (11252) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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