Recall #24-345 · Published August 15, 2024

DeWALT Battery Push walk-behind mowers and DeWALT Battery Self-Propelled walk-behind mowers

Stanley Black & Decker Recalls DeWALT Battery Walk-Behind Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for DeWALT Battery Push walk-behind mowers and DeWALT Battery Self-Propelled walk-behind mowers from DeWALT Battery Push walk-behind on August 15, 2024. CPSC identifies this hazard: If water gets into the mower's handle support while the battery is installed, the mower can fail to shut off when the bail handle is released or start without a key, posing a laceration hazard to the user. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers if the mower has gotten wet and contact DeWALT to receive a free repair at an authorized service center nearby.

Recalled 2024 DeWALT Battery Push walk behind mowers, model no. DCMWP234U2
Recalled 2024 DeWALT Battery Push walk behind mowers, model no. DCMWP234U2
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Affected model numbers

DCMWP234U2DCMWP600X2DCMWSP256U2DCMWSP650Y2
Additional identifying details

The model number is printed on the rear door of the mower.

Why it was recalled

If water gets into the mower's handle support while the battery is installed, the mower can fail to shut off when the bail handle is released or start without a key, posing a laceration hazard to the user.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received 10 reports of mowers failing to shut off when the bail handle is released and one report of a mower starting without a key inserted. The incident in which a mower started without a key inserted resulted in a finger laceration for which no medical attention was required.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers if the mower has gotten wet and contact DeWALT to receive a free repair at an authorized service center nearby.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Stanley Black and Decker Inc., of New Britain, Connecticut
Recall number
24-345
Units
About 46,200 (In addition, about 9,600 were sold in Canada)
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
The Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Ace Hardware and various stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com, www.tractorsupply.com and www.acehardware.com from January 2024 through July 2024 for between $530 and $750.

DeWALT Battery Push walk-behind mowers and DeWALT Battery Self-Propelled walk-behind mowers

Recall contact information

DeWALT at 800-990-6421 from between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.dewalt.com/push-mowers-recall or https://www.dewalt.com and click on "Safety Notices and Recalls" at the bottom of the page.

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