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August 23, 2006- Blount International Inc. Recalls Replacement Blades for Use with Snapper Riding Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard
August 16, 2006- Black & Decker Expands Recall of Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Fire Hazard
April 4, 2006 - Tecumseh Engines Used on Various Power Equipment Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
January 23, 2006- Country Home Products, Inc. Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawnmowers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Country Home Products, Inc., of Vergennes, Vt., is voluntarily recalling about 15,700 2005 Model NEUTON® Cordless Electric Lawnmowers. When the handlebar is released on the recalled lawnmowers, the motor could continue to run, which causes the blade to continue to spin. In addition, there is excessive heat build up in the wire coil inside the housing and also in the safety key.
February 1, 2005- Country Home Products Recall to Repair DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuums
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Country Home Products, Inc. of Vergennes, Vt, is voluntarily recalling about 1,071 DR®Leaf and Lawn Vacuums. These leaf and lawn vacuums have a plastic elbow and blower exit adaptor that is connected to the top of the shredding chamber. The plastic can crack allowing stones, large sticks, and other material to puncture the plastic. This creates the possibility that pieces of plastic or other debris can fly upward toward bystanders or the operator. When this occurs, the potential for personal injury or property damage exists. This is more prone to occur when the outside temperatures are below 35 degrees.
December 6, 2004- Exmark Recall of Lazer Z Zero Turn Radius Riding Lawn Mowers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Exmark Manufacturing of Beatrice, Nebraska is voluntarily recalling 1,215 Lazer Z EFI zero turn radius riding lawn mowers. Due to the location of the fuel line on the Lazer Z EFI riding mowers a hole can develop resulting in a fuel leak that could present a fire hazard.
November 24, 2004- Deere & Company Recall of Riding Mowers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Deere & Company of Moline, IL is voluntarily recalling 4,400 John Deere GX85 and SX85 Riding Lawn Mowers. The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries.
November 17, 2004- Country Home Products, Inc. Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawnmowers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Country Home Products, Inc., of Vergennes, Vt. is voluntarily recalling 25,000 2004 model Neuton cordless electric Lawnmowers. These lawnmowers contain an electronic switch in their handlebar. In certain instances this switch is not aligned properly, in which case the mower does not comply with the mandatory federal safety standard for lawnmowers under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. The safety standards require that lawn mowers contain a blade control system that includes a handlebar that is designed to cause the motor to stop in the event that the operator ceases to maintain a grip on the handlebar. In units containing the defective switch, when the handlebar is released, the motor continues to run which causes the blade to continue to spin. When this occurs, the potential for personal injury or property damage exists.
July 21, 2004- Shivvers Manufacturing Recall of Blower Blades for theJazee and Jazee One Grass Collection Systems
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Shivvers Manufacturing of Corydon, Iowa is voluntarily recalling 125 grass collection units. The ends of the blades on these Country Clipper riding mowers can break off andbecome projectiles, leaving the mower deck at a high rate of speed. The recalled blades canbreak because “slots” in the blade cause metal fatigue.
July 20, 2004- Simplicity Manufacturing Recall to Repair Lawn Tractors and Riding Mowers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Simplicity Manufacturing Inc., of Port Washington, Wis. is voluntarily recalling about 5,900 Lawn Tractors and Riding Mowers. A safety switch under the seat of these lawn tractors and riding mowers is designed to stop the mower blade turning within 5 seconds of the operator leaving the tractor seat. The recalled mowers’ blades can continue to turn longer than 5 seconds after the operator leaves the seat, posing a laceration and amputation hazard.
March 23, 2004- Murray Inc. Recall of Lawn Mowers and Lawn Tractors
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Murray, Inc., of Lawrenceburg, Tenn. is voluntarily recalling Murray lawn mowers, lawn tractors and garden tractors. Plastic components on these lawn mowers and lawn tractors can crack if they are struck by an object thrown from the blade. Objects can be ejected from the mower unexpectedly and could hit nearby consumers.
October 22, 2003- Lawn Mowers Recalled by Husqvarna Forest and Garden Co.
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Husqvarna Forest and Garden Company, of Charlotte, N.C. is voluntarily recalling 9,900 Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers. A loose blade bolt could cause the blade to come loose or the blade adapter to crack, resulting in the blade falling off. Should this condition occur, the operator or a bystander could be injured.
October 15, 2003- Lawnmowers Recalled by Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc.
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc., of Swepsonville, N.C. is voluntarily recalling 30,000 Honda Harmony Walk-Behind Lawnmowers.If the lawnmower strikes an object with sufficient force, the crankshaft can bend. Vibration created by a bent crankshaft can eventually result in a fatigue failure of the Roto-stop™ blade brake control assembly. This can allow the cutting blade to continue rotating after the blade control lever is released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
July 15, 2003- Toro Company Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers
April 24, 2003- Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Recalled by Country Home Products, Inc.
Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt. is recalling about 2,800 Cordless Electric Lawnmowers. Because these lawnmowers lack a safety guard, a consumer's foot could go under the plastic housing and be struck by the blade. These lawnmowers do not comply with the mandatory federal safety standard for lawnmowers under the ConsumerProduct Safety Act.
March 4, 2003- Riding Lawn Tractors Recalled by Murray Inc.
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Murray Inc., of Brentwood, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 270,000 riding lawn tractors. The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
February 13, 2003- Toro Company Recall Z-100 Riding Mowers
The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 400 zero turn riding lawn mowers. The model number can be found on a silver identification plate attached to the frame of the lawn mower near the right hand drive wheel. Authorized Toro dealers sold these mowers nationwide from August 2001 through August 2002, with a manufacturer's suggested retail between $8306 and $8528.
February 13, 2003- Exmark Recalls Lazer HP Riding Mowers
Exmark Manufacturing of Beatrice, Nebraska is voluntarily recalling about 1500 riding lawn mowers. The model and serial number can be found on an aluminum plate riveted to the unit chassis below and to the rear of the deck lift lever pivot point on the right side of the unit. Authorized Exmark dealers sold these mowers nationwide from August 2001 through August 2002, for between $6,600 and $7,000.
October 16, 2002- Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled by Snapper, Inc.
Snapper, Inc., of McDonough, Ga. is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 riding lawn mowers. Snapper lawn mowers with model numbers 280922B, 281022BE, LT145H33HBV, and YZ145333BVE are part of this recall. The model number can be found on a white label attached to the top of the lawn mower. Date code 5/02 or 6/02 can be found on the discharge chute. Authorized Snapper dealers sold these mowers nationwide from May 2002 through June 2002 for between $1,099 to $2,699. These lawn mowers were made in the USA.
September 19, 2002- Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Recalled by Black & Decker
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md., is voluntarily recalling to repair about 140,000 cordless electric lawn mowers. An electrical component in the lawn mower can overheat, posing a possible fire hazard.
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