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Recall #06-526 · Published January 23, 2006

2005 Model NEUTON® Cordless Electric Lawnmowers

CPSC, Country Home Products, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawnmowers

CPSC published a recall notice for 2005 Model NEUTON® Cordless Electric Lawnmowers from Country Home Products, Inc. on January 23, 2006. CPSC identifies this hazard: When the handlebar is released on the recalled lawnmowers, the motor could continue to run, which causes the blade to continue to spin. In addition, there is excessive heat build up in the wire coil inside the housing and also in the safety key. The official remedy states: Country Home Products, Inc. is sending all registered owners instructions on how to perform the free repair on these mowers.

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Additional identifying details

The recalled lawnmowers were sold under the NEUTON® name and carry model number EM 4 1 NEUTON® printed on the front portion of the lawnmower.

Why it was recalled

When the handlebar is released on the recalled lawnmowers, the motor could continue to run, which causes the blade to continue to spin. In addition, there is excessive heat build up in the wire coil inside the housing and also in the safety key.

Incidents and injuries

Country Home Products, Inc. has received nine total reports of incidents in which the mower and blade did not turn off when the handle was released, causing excessive heat built up in the internal wire brake coil and safety key. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Official remedy

Country Home Products, Inc. is sending all registered owners instructions on how to perform the free repair on these mowers.

Product and sales details

Brand
Country Home Products, Inc.
Recall number
06-526
Units
About 15,700
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Sold at / sales period
Mail orders, Web sites, and by gas-lawnmower exchange programs and through a small number of outdoor power equipment dealerships nationwide from February 2005 through June 2005 for about $400.
Importer
Country Home Products, Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.

2005 Model NEUTON® Cordless Electric Lawnmowers

CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories

Recall contact information

For more information, contact Country Home Products, Inc. toll-free at (888) 294-5029, between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET on Saturdays. Consumers also can view and download instructions from NEUTON® Mower Equipment's Web site at www.CEM-TechAlert.com

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