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Recall #03-537 · Published April 24, 2003

Cordless Electric Lawnmowers

CPSC, Country Home Products, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawnmowers

CPSC published a recall notice for Cordless Electric Lawnmowers from Country Home Products Inc. on April 24, 2003. CPSC identifies this hazard: Because these lawnmowers lack a safety guard, a consumer's foot could go under the plastic housing and be struck by the blade. These lawnmowers do not comply with the mandatory federal safety standard for lawnmowers under the Consumer Product Safety Act. The official remedy states: Country Home Products is sending all registered owners a repair kit. If consumers have not received a repair kit by May 31, 2003, contact Country Home Products to request a free repair kit.

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Recalled Electric Lawnmower
Recalled Electric Lawnmower
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What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Additional identifying details

They have model number EM 4.1 printed on one side of the deck and "NEUTON" printed on the other.

Why it was recalled

Because these lawnmowers lack a safety guard, a consumer's foot could go under the plastic housing and be struck by the blade. These lawnmowers do not comply with the mandatory federal safety standard for lawnmowers under the Consumer Product Safety Act.

Incidents and injuries

None reported.

Official remedy

Country Home Products is sending all registered owners a repair kit. If consumers have not received a repair kit by May 31, 2003, contact Country Home Products to request a free repair kit.

Product and sales details

Brand
Country Home Products Inc.
Manufacturer
Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.
Recall number
03-537
Units
2,800
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Sold at / sales period
Country Home Products catalog and Web site sold these lawnmowers nationwid,e from January 2003 through March 2003, for about $399.

Cordless Electric Lawnmowers

CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories

Recall contact information

Call Country Home Products at (800) 673-1225 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.neutonowners.com

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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