Multi-Purpose Yard Vehicles recall 14-704

Multi-Purpose Yard Vehicles

Denver Global Products Recalls Multi-Purpose Yard Vehicles Due to Laceration, Fire Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores (Recall Alert)

CPSC published a recall notice for Multi-Purpose Yard Vehicles from Denver Global Products on December 4, 2013. CPSC identifies this hazard: The mower blades can detach during use or start without being activated by the operator and the vehicle can move forward unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard. Also, the fuel lines can leak, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles. Turn off the key switch and remove the key, apply the parking brake, and remove the green and the yellow fuses from the white plastic fuse holders on the right-hand side under the seat. Return the unit to your nearest Lowe's store for a full refund. The firm is contacting consumers directly.

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.

Affected model numbers

MPV710-001

Additional identifying details

The first six digits of the serial number indicate the manufacture date in a MM/DD/YY format.

Why it was recalled

The mower blades can detach during use or start without being activated by the operator and the vehicle can move forward unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard. Also, the fuel lines can leak, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

Denver Global Products has received 82 reports of blades detaching, one of which resulted in lacerations and bruising to a bystander's legs, and three reports of mower blades starting without the operator activating them with no reported injuries. There have also been three reports of unintended vehicle movement with no reported injuries and 34 reports of fuel leaking with no reported injuries.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles. Turn off the key switch and remove the key, apply the parking brake, and remove the green and the yellow fuses from the white plastic fuse holders on the right-hand side under the seat. Return the unit to your nearest Lowe's store for a full refund. The firm is contacting consumers directly.

Remedy type: Refund

Product and sales details

Brand: Denver Global Products
Recall number: 14-704
Units: About 11,000
Manufactured in: United States
Sold at / sales period: Lowe's Stores nationwide between January 2013 and May 2013 for about $3,000.
Distributor: Denver Global Products, of Lincolnton, N.C.