CPSC recall 04-013, announced October 22, 2003, covers Husqvarna Royal 53S or ROY53INTEK Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers with serial numbers between 24600001 to 31000205 (9,900 units). A loose blade bolt could cause the blade to come loose or the blade adapter to crack, resulting in the blade falling off. The notice cites 15 incident reports. Contact Husqvarna technical support representatives to receive a free service kit including a new blade adapter, blade bolt, and associated hardware with a complimentary blade to be installed by a Husqvarna dealer. Recall contact: call (800) 448-7543.
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.
The model number and serial number can be found on a decal mounted above the left rear wheel axle.
Which products are included?
The walk-behind lawn mowers are gas-powered and have an orange body with a black push-handle. They are capable of being operated with or without a bag attachment. The model number and serial number can be found on a decal mounted above the left rear wheel axle.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A loose blade bolt could cause the blade to come loose or the blade adapter to crack, resulting in the blade falling off. Should this condition occur, the operator or a bystander could be injured.
Incidents and injuries
Husqvarna has received 15 reports of blades coming off, 41 reports of loose blades and one report of a consumer being struck in the toe by a blade.
Official remedy
Contact Husqvarna technical support representatives to receive a free service kit including a new blade adapter, blade bolt, and associated hardware with a complimentary blade to be installed by a Husqvarna dealer.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Husqvarna Forest and Garden Company, of Charlotte, N.C.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 04-013
- Units
- 9,900
- Manufactured in
- United Kingdom
- Sold at / sales period
- The mowers were distributed by Husqvarna dealerships and Lowe's Home Improvement Centers, from December 2002 through August 2003, for about $500.
Husqvarna Royal 53S or ROY53INTEK Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers with serial numbers between 24600001 to 31000205
CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Recall contact information
Husqvarna technical support representatives between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday at (800) 448-7543 Ext. 3.
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