CPSC recall 06-526, announced January 23, 2006, covers Country Home Products 2005 Model NEUTON® Cordless Electric Lawnmowers (about 15,700 units). When the handlebar is released on the recalled lawnmowers, the motor could continue to run, which causes the blade to continue to spin. The notice cites 9 incident reports. Country Home Products, Inc. is sending all registered owners instructions on how to perform the free repair on these mowers. Recall contact: call (888) 294-5029, or go to www.CEM-TechAlert.com.
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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 recalled lawnmowers were sold under the NEUTON® name and carry model number EM 4 1 NEUTON® printed on the front portion of the lawnmower.
Which products are included?
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. The lawnmowers are two shades of green and have a 14-inch cutting width with rear bagging capability. The serial number ranges of the recalled mowers are CE4049212 through CE4054902 and CE4061492 through CE4071541. The serial number can be found by lifting the rear discharge guard of the mower. It is on a sticker on the lower left side of the mower housing.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- 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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