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Blessing on Replacing a Defective Mezuzah

Question

He recited a blessing on affixing a mezuzah, and later it was found to be defective. When affixing another mezuzah in its place, should he recite the blessing again?

Answer

Yes, he should recite the blessing.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 289

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