Recall #08-256 · Published April 25, 2008
LawnBott Lawn Mowers
CPSC published a recall notice for LawnBott Lawn Mowers from LawnBott Lawn on April 25, 2008. CPSC identifies this hazard: The cutting blades continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground and the spacing on the side of the lawn mower could allow room for a consumer's foot to go beyond the shield and be struck by the blade. Both instances pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the recalled LawnBott lawn mowers immediately and contact Kyodo America to register their lawn mowers for repairs that will be ready by the end of June. Consumers who have registered their mower with Kyodo America have been sent direct notification by mail.
Why it was recalled
The cutting blades continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground and the spacing on the side of the lawn mower could allow room for a consumer's foot to go beyond the shield and be struck by the blade. Both instances pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled LawnBott lawn mowers immediately and contact Kyodo America to register their lawn mowers for repairs that will be ready by the end of June. Consumers who have registered their mower with Kyodo America have been sent direct notification by mail.
- Brand
- LawnBott Lawn
- Recall published
- April 25, 2008
- Units
- About 530
- Sold at / sales period
- Kyodo America dealers nationwide from January 2006 through December 2007 for between $1,750 and $2,750.