CPSC2001-03-14
CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers
Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis.
Hazard
The piece attaching the blade to the mower can crack and break off. The broken piece or the blade can be propelled from underneath the mower, possibly injuring the operator or a bystander.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately and return them to an authorized dealer for free repair.
Sold at
Ariens and Husqvarna dealers, and department and home center stores, including Home Depot (which only sold the Scotts brand), sold these mowers nationwide, from December 1999 through October 2000, for between $360 and $800.
Affected count
About 40,000
Injuries reported
Ariens Co. has received four reports of the broken piece or detached blade being propelled from underneath the mower. One consumer was struck in the leg and received a bruise.
Products
Walk-behind lawn mowers sold under the Ariens, Scotts, and Husqvarna brand names
Consumer contact
To locate the nearest dealer or for more information, call Ariens toll-free at (877) 740-7060 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. CDT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can go to the Ariens web site at www.ariens.com/lawn_safety_recall/ or the Husqvarna web site at http://www.husqvarna.com/news/shl_news.htm
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Ariens-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Lawn-MowersDon't want to check this manually?
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