Recalls: Yard and Garden

February 1, 2018 Cordless Electric Chainsaws Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading

This recall involves Greenworks, Kobalt and Snapper brands of cordless electric chainsaws. The recalled chainsaws have a 16 or 18-inch saw and an 80 or 82-volt lithium ion battery. "GreenworksPro," "Greenworks Commercial," "Kobalt," or "Snapper" is printed on the saw blade. The model number and item number (if applicable) are printed at the top of the warning label underneath the chainsaw switch handle. Brand Product Colors Model Number Item Number Greenworks Pro 80v 16" brushless cordless electric chainsaw Green and black CS80L211 N/A Greenworks Pro 80v 18" cordless electric chainsaw Green and black CS80L00 N/A Greenworks Commercial 82v 18" cordless electric chainsaw Black GS 180 N/A Kobalt 80v 18" cordless electric chainsaw Blue and black KCS 180 419015 (sold without battery) 670251 (sold with battery) Snapper XD 82v 18" cordless electric chainsaw Red and black SXDCS82 1696773 Read more.

February 1, 2018 John Deere Recalls ZTrak Riding Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves John Deere model Z335M, Z345M, Z345R, Z355R, and Z375R residential ZTrak™ riding mowers. The model number and "John Deere" are printed on the front of the green and yellow colored riding lawn mowers. The serial number begins with 1GX and is printed on the rear frame of the machine near the engine. The serial numbers of the affected mowers are within the following range: Serial Number Ranges 1GX335MB+++080001 - 080545 1GX335MC+++080001 - 080020 1GXZ345B+++064067 - 064200 1GX345MB+++080001 - 081117 1GX345MC+++080001 - 080095 1GX345MD+++080001 - 080010 1GX345ME+++080002 - 080112 1GXZ345R+++064384 - 064764 1GX345RB+++080001 - 080491 1GX345RC+++080001 - 080020 1GX345RE+++080001 - 080064 1GXZ355R+++064088 - 064253 1GX355RB+++080001 - 080206 1GX355RC+++080001 - 080010 1GX375RF+++080001 - 080327 1GX375RG+++080001 - 080025 Note: The characters marked by '+' will vary. Read more.

January 4, 2018 SureFit Recalls Riding Lawn Mower Blade Spindle Shafts Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves the SureFit blade spindle shaft/assembly with model numbers 504-00341 and 504-00346. The products were sold separately as replacement blade spindle shafts/assemblies in the aftermarket for John Deere riding lawn mowers. SureFit 504-00341 Blade Spindle Assembly Numbers Affected: 504-00346 Blade Spindle Shaft Read more.

December 12, 2017 John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves John Deere model 1023E and 1025R compact utility tractors. They are green and yellow with "John Deere" and the model number printed on the hood of the tractor. The serial number is located on the right side of the frame by the front right tire. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is available at www.JohnDeere.com/1023E-1025R-ROPSbolt-Recall Read more.

November 15, 2017 Bush Hog Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard

This recall involves Bush Hog Zero Turn Radius (ZTR) HDE riding lawn mowers sold in black with gray wheels and gray rollover protection structures (ROPs). HDE is printed on the left side of the unit beneath the seat. The mowers were manufactured on or before August 4, 2017. The manufacturing date is located on a plate on the right rear frame, underneath the fender. The 15-digit serial number includes the manufacture date in digits 9-11. Recalled mowers have a date code that represents the number of days since the beginning of the calendar year of 001 through 216 (January 1 through August 4). Mowers with a yellow bolt fastening the blade to the spindle have already been repaired. Read more.

October 17, 2017 Frontier Wood Chippers Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard

This recall involves Frontier Wood Chippers with model numbers WC1103, WC1105, and WC1205.The green and black landscaping machines have knives (blades) that grind up tree branches turning them into wood chips or mulch. The model number and "Frontier" brand name are printed on the side of the machine. The serial number is located on the inside surface of the right hand frame on the rear of the machine. Only wood chippers with the following serial numbers are included in this recall: Model Serial Number WC1103 1XFWC11XCH0801562 1XFWC11XVH0801563 1XFWC11XJH0801530 1XFWC11XPH0801539 1XFWC11XHH0801535 1XFWC11XTH0801524 1XFWC11XEH0801536 1XFWC11XCH0801537 1XFWC11XTH0801538 1XFWC11XCH0801545 1XFWC11XVH0801546 1XFWC11XCH0801540 1XFWC11XAH0801547 1XFWC11XAH0801550 WC1105 1XFWC11XCH0801568 1XFWC11XTH0801541 1XFWC11XPH0801542 1XFWC11XJH0801544 1XFWC11XLH0801548 1XFWC11XHH0801549 1XFWC11XLH0801551 1XFWC11XEH0801553 WC1205 1XFWC12XAH0800915 1XFWC12XVH0800914 1XFWC12XHH0800917 Read more.

September 26, 2017 Saber Grills Recalls Grills and LP Regulators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

This recall involves Model RA329 LP regulators with a date code in the range of 1120 to 1344, which were: sold with certain SABER LP grills, warranty part kits, and natural gas to LP conversion kits; installed as warranty or service parts in certain other SABER LP grills; or installed in SABER natural gas grills and burners if they have been converted to use LP instead of natural gas. The model number of the grill is located on a rating label located on the underside of the grease tray. The regulator date code is stamped on the regulator adjacent to the gas tank connection, and the regulator model number is on the center of the regulator. Model numbers included in this recall are listed below. Liquid Propane (LP) Grills Model Number Grill Description R33CC0312 SABER® 330 LP Cast Grill with Stainless Insert R33SC0012 SABER® 330 LP Stainless Grill R33SC0012-A1 SABER® 330 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/ Cover R33SC0012-A2 SABER® 330 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/o Cover R50CC0312 SABER® 500 LP Cast Grill with Stainless Insert R50CC0612 SABER® 500 LP Cast Grill with Porcelain Insert R50SC0012 SABER® 500 LP Stainless Grill R50SC0012-A1 SABER® 500 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/ Cover R50SC0012-A2 SABER® 500 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/o Cover R67SC0012 SABER® 670 LP Stainless Grill R67SC0012-A1 SABER® 670 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/ Cover R67SC0012-A2 SABER® 670 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/o Cover Liquid Propane (LP) Grill Potentially Affected if Replacement Regulator Installed Model Number Grill Description R50CC1715 SABER® 500 L LP Cast Grill with Stainless Insert Liquid Propane (LP) Conversion Kit and Warranty/Service Parts Model Number Kit Description A00AA0912 SABER® Natural Gas to LP Conversion Kit 55710672 KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Integrated Ignition 55710654 KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Integrated Ignition 55710666 KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Integrated Ignition 55710845 Kit, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Push Button Ignition 55710846 Kit, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Push Button Ignition 55710843 Kit, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Push Button Ignition 55710613 KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Switch, Saber 330 55710637 KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Switch 55710680 KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Switch Natural Gas Grills and Burners if Converted to Use Liquid Propane Model Number Description R50SB0412 SABER® 500 NG Stainless Built-in Grill R67SB0312 SABER® 670 NG Stainless Built-in Grill K00SB1814 SABER® Natural Gas Dual Built-in Side Burner Read more.

September 20, 2017 John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors and Service Part Transmissions Due To Crash Hazard

This recall involves John Deere model D105 lawn tractors with serial numbers beginning with 1GXD105, and service transmissions sold by John Deere authorized dealers for use in the D105 lawn tractor. John Deere and the model number are printed on the side of the engine hood. The serial number is located on the rear frame of the machine above the left rear tire. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is available at www.JohnDeere.com/D105-Transmission-Recall. If the lawn tractor serial number is not on the firm's website and the transmission had been replaced from March 2016 through August 2017, consumers should contact their John Deere service dealer to check if the recall applies to their replacement service transmission. Read more.

September 14, 2017 Southwire Recalls Globe and Snow Globe Stake Lights Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves Moonrays brand large mystic globe and winter-themed snow globe stake lights. The lawn and garden decorations are plastic globes mounted on a metal stake that can be inserted into the ground. Water and antifreeze allow glitter inside the globe to float. The winter-themed light stake is framed by a snowman, Christmas Tree, Santa Claus or reindeer. The solar powered lights also contain LED bulbs that run on AA NI-cd or AA-NI-Mh rechargeable batteries. Read more.

May 26, 2017 Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading

This recall involves Kobalt and Greenworks brands of cordless electric walk-behind lawn mowers. The recalled lawn mowers have four wheels (two smaller ones in the front and two larger ones in the back), a 40-volt max lithium ion battery and a deck width of 20 inches. Both models have a large label on the rear bag door area with a serial number, model number and date code. The Kobalt brand mowers also have an item number on the label. "Kobalt" or "Greenworks" is printed on the side of the bag. The following models are included in the recall. Brand Product Colors Model Number Item Number Date Codes Kobalt 40-volt max cordless dual-blade push lawn mower Blue and black KM2040X-06 506586 04/14/14 to 05/14/15 Greenworks G-MAX 40-volt twin force cordless electric push lawn mower Green and black 25302 N/A 04/10/14 to 07/17/15 Read more.