CPSC2017-05-26
Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading
Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Ltd., of China
Hazard
The circuit board in the lawn mower can short circuit and catch fire, posing a fire hazard to users.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers, remove the battery and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.
Sold at
Lowe's and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Lowes.com and other websites from May 2014 through July 2016 for about $350.
Affected count
About 28,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 12 reported incidents with the recalled lawn mowers including 5 reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Cordless electric lawn mowers
Consumer contact
Hongkong Sun Rise Trading toll-free at 888-266-7096 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET any day or online at www.greenworkstools.com and click on "Important Safety Notice" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Cordless-Electric-Lawn-Mowers-RecalledDon't want to check this manually?
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