Recall 14-704, published December 4, 2013
Denver Global Products Multi-Purpose Yard Vehicles
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
MPV710-001The first six digits of the serial number indicate the manufacture date in a MM/DD/YY format.
Which products are included?
The recalled products are Raven multi-purpose yard vehicles manufactured between December 26, 2012 and May 7, 2013. The vehicles are gas-powered four-wheeled vehicles designed to be used as a lawn mower, garden tractor or portable generator. The recalled vehicles have a cargo bed and a detachable 46-inch cutting deck. The vehicles are black with red grab-rails on either side of the rear cargo bed, red center panels on the seat and hood and red front suspension components. The first six digits of the serial number indicate the manufacture date in a MM/DD/YY format. The serial number is on an identification plate attached to the lower right-hand chassis rail near the front wheel. "Denver Global Products Inc.," "Model # MPV710-001," "1-888-321-5700" and "www.denverglobal.com" can also be found on the identification plate.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The mower blades can detach during use or start without being activated by the operator and the vehicle can move forward unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard. Also, the fuel lines can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles. Turn off the key switch and remove the key, apply the parking brake, and remove the green and the yellow fuses from the white plastic fuse holders on the right-hand side under the seat. Return the unit to your nearest Lowe's store for a full refund. The firm is contacting consumers directly.
- Brand
- Denver Global Products
- Recall published
- December 4, 2013
- Category
- Generators
- Units
- About 11,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Lowe's Stores nationwide between January 2013 and May 2013 for about $3,000.
