CPSC2003-10-22
CPSC, Husqvarna Forest and Garden Co. Announce Recall to Repair Lawn Mowers
Husqvarna Forest and Garden Company, of Charlotte, N.C.
Hazard
A loose blade bolt could cause the blade to come loose or the blade adapter to crack, resulting in the blade falling off. Should this condition occur, the operator or a bystander could be injured.
Remedy
Contact Husqvarna technical support representatives to receive a free service kit including a new blade adapter, blade bolt, and associated hardware with a complimentary blade to be installed by a Husqvarna dealer.
Sold at
The mowers were distributed by Husqvarna dealerships and Lowe's Home Improvement Centers, from December 2002 through August 2003, for about $500.
Affected count
9,900
Injuries reported
Husqvarna has received 15 reports of blades coming off, 41 reports of loose blades and one report of a consumer being struck in the toe by a blade.
Manufactured in
United Kingdom
Products
Husqvarna Royal 53S or ROY53INTEK Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers with serial numbers between 24600001 to 31000205
Consumer contact
Husqvarna technical support representatives between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday at (800) 448-7543 Ext. 3.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Husqvarna-Forest-and-Garden-Co-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Lawn-MowersDon't want to check this manually?
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