CPSC recall 03-537, announced April 24, 2003, covers Country Home Products Cordless Electric Lawnmowers (2,800 units). Because these lawnmowers lack a safety guard, a consumer's foot could go under the plastic housing and be struck by the blade. The notice reports no incidents. Country Home Products is sending all registered owners a repair kit. Recall contact: call (800) 673-1225, or go to www.neutonowners.com.
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.
They have model number EM 4.1 printed on one side of the deck and "NEUTON" printed on the other.
Which products are included?
The recalled lawnmowers were sold under the NEUTON-brand name. They have model number EM 4.1 printed on one side of the deck and "NEUTON" printed on the other. The lawnmowers have a 14-inch cutting width, with rear bagging capability.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Because these lawnmowers lack a safety guard, a consumer's foot could go under the plastic housing and be struck by the blade. These lawnmowers do not comply with the mandatory federal safety standard for lawnmowers under the Consumer Product Safety Act.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Country Home Products is sending all registered owners a repair kit. If consumers have not received a repair kit by May 31, 2003, contact Country Home Products to request a free repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 03-537
- Units
- 2,800
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Country Home Products catalog and Web site sold these lawnmowers nationwid,e from January 2003 through March 2003, for about $399.
Cordless Electric Lawnmowers
CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Recall contact information
Call Country Home Products at (800) 673-1225 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.neutonowners.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
