Blount International Recalls Replacement Blades Used with Ariens Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 12094. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The replacement lawnmower blades can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to the user and bystanders.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using lawnmowers with the recalled blades and return the blades to the store where purchased or directly to Blount for a free replacement.
CPSC recall 12094 has the recall date 25 Jan 2012. The notice names the firm Blount International. The recall has about 950 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Lawn Mowers & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Blount has received seven reports of replacement blades breaking during use. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 950 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves Blount lawnmower replacement blades for Ariens 48-inch lawnmowers. The replacement blades are sold under the Oregon® brand name. "Oregon®," part number "91-003" and "PA" or "PJ" are printed on the surface of the recalled blades. |
| Product | Oregon® Replacement Lawnmower Blades, About 950, Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Sold at | Independent lawn and garden sales and service stores nationwide from January 2010 through September 2011 for about $20. |
| Manufacturer | Blount International Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 950Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Blount International
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 23 Aug 2006 | Blount International Inc. Recalls Replacement Blades for Use with Snapper Riding Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12094The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12094. https://recallregister.com/product/964-blount-international-recalls-replacement-blades-used-with-ariens-lawnm/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12094 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Blount has received seven reports of replacement blades breaking during use. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Independent lawn and garden sales and service stores nationwide from January 2010 through September 2011 for about $20.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12094?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12094?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 950