CPSC recall 01-106, announced March 14, 2001, covers Walk-behind lawn mowers sold under the Ariens, Scotts, and Husqvarna brand names (about 40,000 units). The piece attaching the blade to the mower can crack and break off. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately and return them to an authorized dealer for free repair. Recall contact: call (877) 740-7060, or go to www.ariens.com/lawn_safety_recall.
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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
A label on the top of the deck area behind the engine of the mowers has the following model and serial numbers: Model Number Serial Number Scotts model #907254 serial numbers 101 to 019124 Ariens model #911513 serial numbers 101 to 001242 Ariens model #911514 serial numbers 101 to 006616 Ariens model #911515 serial numbers 101 to 001445 Ariens model #911516 serial numbers 101 to 005105 Husqvarna model #601100020 serial numbers 101 to 003115 Husqvarna model #601100021 serial numbers 101 to 000720 and serial numbers 2301 to 002576 Husqvarna model#601100022 serial numbers 101 to 002797
Which products are included?
The recalled Ariens, Scotts, and Husqvarna rotary lawn mowers are walk-behind, 21-inch gas-powered mowers. The Ariens mower has an orange mower deck with black handlebars. The Husqvarna and Scotts mowers have an orange mower deck with gray handlebars. A label on the top of the deck area behind the engine of the mowers has the following model and serial numbers: Model Number Serial Number Scotts model #907254 serial numbers 101 to 019124 Ariens model #911513 serial numbers 101 to 001242 Ariens model #911514 serial numbers 101 to 006616 Ariens model #911515 serial numbers 101 to 001445 Ariens model #911516 serial numbers 101 to 005105 Husqvarna model #601100020 serial numbers 101 to 003115 Husqvarna model #601100021 serial numbers 101 to 000720 and serial numbers 2301 to 002576 Husqvarna model#601100022 serial numbers 101 to 002797
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The piece attaching the blade to the mower can crack and break off. The broken piece or the blade can be propelled from underneath the mower, possibly injuring the operator or a bystander.
Incidents and injuries
Ariens Co. has received four reports of the broken piece or detached blade being propelled from underneath the mower. One consumer was struck in the leg and received a bruise.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately and return them to an authorized dealer for free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Ariens
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 01-106
- Units
- About 40,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Ariens and Husqvarna dealers, and department and home center stores, including Home Depot (which only sold the Scotts brand), sold these mowers nationwide, from December 1999 through October 2000, for between $360 and $800.
- Distributor
- Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis.
Walk-behind lawn mowers sold under the Ariens, Scotts, and Husqvarna brand names
CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Recall contact information
To locate the nearest dealer or for more information, call Ariens toll-free at (877) 740-7060 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. CDT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can go to the Ariens web site at www.ariens.com/lawn_safety_recall/ or the Husqvarna web site at http://www.husqvarna.com/news/shl_news.htm
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