Recall #17-073 · Published January 25, 2017

Field & brush mowers

Country Home Products Recalls Field & Brush Mowers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

CPSC published a recall notice for Field & brush mowers from Field & brush on January 25, 2017. CPSC identifies this hazard: The fuel tank valve can malfunction and cause the fuel tank to expand and gasoline liquid or vapors to be unexpectedly released, posing fire and burn hazards. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Country Home Products to schedule a free repair from a dealer. Country Home Products is sending a repair kit to all registered owners.

Pro-XL-44 DR tow-behind field and brush mower
Pro-XL-44 DR tow-behind field and brush mower
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Additional identifying details

The recalled mowers have an electric start 20 HP Briggs & Stratton engine and a serial number between TB21001001 - TB21002555.

Why it was recalled

The fuel tank valve can malfunction and cause the fuel tank to expand and gasoline liquid or vapors to be unexpectedly released, posing fire and burn hazards.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received 10 reports of fires, including one report of a burn injury to a consumer's hand.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Country Home Products to schedule a free repair from a dealer. Country Home Products is sending a repair kit to all registered owners.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.
Recall number
17-073
Units
About 830
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Country Home Products catalog, website and authorized independent DR dealers nationwide from October 2015 through July 2016 for about $3,600.

Field & brush mowers

Recall contact information

Country Home Products toll-free at 877-271-5677 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at tbmrecall@chp.com or online at www.DRPower.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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