Recall #17-009 · Published October 18, 2016

Lawn mowers

Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Lawn mowers from Lawn on October 18, 2016. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: 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.

Husqvarna mower
Husqvarna mower
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Additional identifying details

The mower model and serial number can be found on the rear of the mowing deck, next to the rear wheel.

Why it was recalled

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.

Incidents and injuries

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.

Official 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.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand
Lawn
Manufacturer
Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Recall number
17-009
Units
About 235,000 (27,000 of which were sold in Canada)
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Lowe's, Sears and other hardware stores, home centers and equipment dealers nationwide from November 2015 through August 2016 for between $250 and $450.

Lawn mowers

Recall contact information

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.

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