Recall #08-256 · Published April 25, 2008

LawnBott Lawn Mowers

CPSC, Kyodo America Recall LawnBott Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for LawnBott Lawn Mowers from LawnBott Lawn on April 25, 2008. CPSC identifies this hazard: The cutting blades continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground and the spacing on the side of the lawn mower could allow room for a consumer's foot to go beyond the shield and be struck by the blade. Both instances pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the recalled LawnBott lawn mowers immediately and contact Kyodo America to register their lawn mowers for repairs that will be ready by the end of June. Consumers who have registered their mower with Kyodo America have been sent direct notification by mail.

Recalled LawnBott Lawn Mower
Recalled LawnBott Lawn Mower
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What to check on the product label

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Affected model numbers

LB2000LB2100LB3000LB3200
Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: LB2000, LB2100, LB3000, LB3200.

Why it was recalled

The cutting blades continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground and the spacing on the side of the lawn mower could allow room for a consumer's foot to go beyond the shield and be struck by the blade. Both instances pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

Kyodo America has received one report of a consumer lifting the mower from the ground and suffered minor lacerations from the moving blade.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled LawnBott lawn mowers immediately and contact Kyodo America to register their lawn mowers for repairs that will be ready by the end of June. Consumers who have registered their mower with Kyodo America have been sent direct notification by mail.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A., of Italy
Recall number
08-256
Units
About 530
Manufactured in
Italy
Sold at / sales period
Kyodo America dealers nationwide from January 2006 through December 2007 for between $1,750 and $2,750.
Importer
Kyodo America Industries Co. LTD., of Lawrenceville, Ga.

LawnBott Lawn Mowers

CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories

Recall contact information

For more information, contact Kyodo America at (877) 465-9636 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.lawnbott.com

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