CPSC2016-10-18
Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Hazard
The operator presence control bar can malfunction and cause the engine and blades to continue to operate when they should shut off, posing a laceration hazard to the operator.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact Husqvarna or go to http://husqvarna.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1255/ to determine if their unit needs a free repair.
Sold at
Lowe's, Sears and other hardware stores, home centers and equipment dealers nationwide from November 2015 through August 2016 for between $250 and $450.
Affected count
About 235,000 (27,000 of which were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 53 reports of the engine not shutting off after the operator presence control bar was released. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Lawn mowers
Consumer contact
Call Husqvarna toll-free at 877-257-6921 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recalls@husqvarna.com or online at http://www.husqvarna.com for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Husqvarna-Recalls-Lawn-MowersDon't want to check this manually?
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