Reported Oct 18, 2016
Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc. of Charlotte, N.C.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact Husqvarna or go to http://husqvarna.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1255/ to determine if their unit needs a free repair.
Firm contact: Call Husqvarna toll-free at 877-257-6921 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recalls@husqvarna.com or online at http://www.husqvarna.com for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Lawn mowers
- Amount recalled
- About 235,000 (27,000 of which were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Lowe's, Sears and other hardware stores, home centers and equipment dealers nationwide from November 2015 through August 2016 for between $250 and $450..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The operator presence control bar can malfunction and cause the engine and blades to continue to operate when they should shut off, posing a laceration hazard to the operator.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received 53 reports of the engine not shutting off after the operator presence control bar was released. No injuries have been reported.
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