Recalls: Gardening and Landscaping

July 23, 2015 Briggs & Stratton Recalls Simplicity Riding Mowers and Garden Tractors Due to Risk of Injury

This recall involves orange Simplicity brand zero turn riding mowers, mower deck attachments and garden tractors. Mower deck sizes range from 44 to 54 inches. The Simplicity logo is on the side of the mower or garden tractor. Mowers and garden tractors with the following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are located on the frame near the front tires or on the frame rail below the seat. Model Serial Number Range 1695058 2016939034 - 2017048430 1696445 2016943253 - 2017107153 1696446 2016933459 - 2017114841 1696459 2017100601 - 2017100603 2691175 2016825203 - 2017125081 2691176 2016869892 - 2017114891 2691179 2016893089 - 2017100633 2691224 2016905124 - 2017114535 2691280 2016969131 - 2017104015 5901269 2016868431 - 2016869752 Mowers with a black dot on the label containing the product's model and serial number are not included in this recall. Read more.

July 23, 2015 Husqvarna Recalls Lawn and Garden Tillers Due to Risk of Bodily Injury, Laceration

This recall involves Ariens®, Husqvarna®, Jonsered® and Poulan Pro® brand rear tine tillers used for plowing, cultivation and ridging gardens and lawns. The tillers have an engine to power the wheels and the rear tines, an operator handle with forward and reverse transmission and tilling widths ranging from 17 to 19 inches. The brand name is printed on the side of the tiller. They were sold in red, orange and yellow/black colors. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. Brand Name Model Number Serial Number Range Ariens A600DRT Husqvarna CRT900, CRT900L, DRT900, DRT900E, DRT900H 101514MXXXXX through 053115MXXXXX Jonsered J208C14, J208D14 Poulan Pro PRRT900 Read more.

May 12, 2015 Avalanche Rescue Snow Shovels Recalled by Mountain Safety Research Due to Risk of Failure During Emergency Rescues (Recall Alert)

This recall involves Mountain Safety Research Operator™ T, Operator™ D, and Responder™ avalanche rescue snow shovels. Lock buttons on the lower shaft connect the metal shovel blade to the metal shaft. Recalled shovels have a slit on either side of the lower lock button. The shovels measure about 32 to 34 inches long. The blades are red or yellow in color and the handles are gray. "Mountain Safety Research" is printed on the shaft of the handle. "MSR" is printed on the front of the shovel blade. Read more.

May 7, 2015 Snow Peak Recalls Japanese Axe Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards

The recalled Japanese Axe M has item number R-061 printed on the back page of the included manual. The black axe head measures 5-3/4 inches high by 4 inches wide and weighs 2 pounds. The axe handle measures 14 inches long and is made of light-colored maple. A small black snow flake (asterisk) is burnt into the handle near the hole at the end of the handle. The handle has a small hole near the end, which is used for hanging the axe. The axe was sold with a white leather holder for the axe head that attaches with a snap strap. Read more.

March 10, 2015 efco Expands Recall of Gas Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard

The trimmers are used in residential and professional applications for cutting grass and light brush. The cutting attachments include a trimmer head and metal blade. The trimmers are about 72 inches long and up to 28 inches wide. They are red and gray with either a bike or loop handle configuration. Three models are recalled in two engine sizes measured in cubic centimeters. They are 36cc models 8371 S and 8371 T, and a 40.2cc model 8421 T engine displacement. The brand "efco" and model number are printed on the front of the engine and the brand name also appears on the wand. Read more.

October 8, 2014 Fiskars Recalls Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

This recall involves Fiskars Titanium Bypass Lopper shears with model number 6954. The lopper shears have 32-inch dark orange steel handles and black rubber grips with a gray strip. Plastic gears connected to the pruning blades allow the consumers to open and close the pruning blades by moving the handles. "FISKARS" is printed on one handle and product identification information, including model number 6954, is printed on a label on the opposite handle above the barcode. Read more.

July 2, 2014 All Power America Recalls Snow Throwers Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves All Power brand single stage snow throwers. The snow throwers are black and yellow and have a red cap on the gas tank. They have a 20-inch wide snow clearing width and an 87cc, 4-cycle engine. The model number of the recalled snow throwers is SB044P which is printed on a yellow and black sticker located on the top of the unit with the phrase "20 Inch Clearing Width." Read more.

March 5, 2014 Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

This recall involves twelve models of Hitachi Koki and Tanaka-brand hand-held grass trimmers. The gasoline-powered trimmers have either a green engine cover (Hitachi) or orange (Tanaka). The Hitachi or Tanaka logo is printed on the circular plate on the starter pull housing. Model and serial numbers are also located on the circular plate. Trimmers included in the recall have one of the following model numbers and have a serial number that begin with J, P or a number: Brand Model Number Hitachi CG22EAB(SLP) CG22EAD(SLP) CG22EAS(SLP) CG24EASP(SL) CG27EASP(SL) Tanaka TCG22EAB(SLP) TCG22EAD(SLP) TCG22EAS(SLP) TCG24EASP(SL) TCG27EASP(SL) TCG40EAS(LP) TCG40EAS(P) Read more.

December 10, 2013 Gas Trimmers Recalled by efco Due to Fire Hazard

The trimmers are used in both residential and professional applications for cutting grass and light brush. The cutting attachments include a trimmer head and metal blade. The trimmers are about 72 inches long. They are colored red and gray with either a bike or loop handle configuration. Three models are recalled in two engine sizes measured in cubic centimeters. They are: 36cc models 8371 S and 8371 T, and a 40.2cc model 8421 T engine displacement. The brand name "efco" and model number are printed on the front of the engine and the brand name also appears on the wand. Read more.

August 14, 2013 John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death (Recall Alert)

This recall involves 19 models of John Deere 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 series compact utility tractors manufactured between February 2013 and July 2013. The tractors are green and yellow with a foldable black, metal rollover protection bar that extends above the operator's head. The model number is on the hood. The serial number is located on the right hand side of the frame above the front axle. Compact utility tractors with serial numbers in the following ranges are included in this recall: Model Number Vehicle Identification Number Ranges 1023E 1LV1023EXXX310006 to 1LV1023EXXX310083 1025R 1LV1025RXXX111788 to 1LV1025RXXX116214 2025R 1LV2025RXXX110121 to 1LV2025RXXX110202 2032R 1LV2032RXXX110008 to 1LV2032RXXX110283 2320H 1LV2320HXXX712151 to 1LV2320HXXX712593 2520H 1LV2520HXXX811702 to 1LV2520HXXX811703 2720H 1LV2720HLCH511543 (Only) 3320H 1LV3320HXXX910198 to 1LV3320HXXX910700 3320P 1LV3320PXXX910129 to 1LV3320PXXX910299 3520H 1LV3520HXXX910239 to 1LV3520HXXX910579 3520P 1LV3520PXXX910098 to 1LV3520PXXX910188 3720H 1LV3720HXXX910181 to 1LV3720HXXX910429 4120H 1LV4120HXXX916152 to 1LV4120HXXX916350 4120P 1LV4120PXXX916013 to 1LV4120PXXX916014 4320H 1LV4320HXXX916166 to 1LV4320HXXX916420 4320P 1LV4320PXXX916036 to 1LV4320PXXX916112 4520H 1LV4520HXXX916127 to 1LV4520HXXX916276 4520P 1LV4520PXXX916034 to 1LV4520PXXX916135 4720H 1LV4720HXXX916129 to 1LV4720HXXX916919 Read more.