CPSC recall 14-704, announced December 4, 2013, covers Denver Global Products Multi-Purpose Yard Vehicles (about 11,000 units). The mower blades can detach during use or start without being activated by the operator and the vehicle can move forward unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard. The notice cites 82 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles. Recall contact: call (888) 321-5700, or go to www.denverglobal.com.
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Affected model numbers
The first six digits of the serial number indicate the manufacture date in a MM/DD/YY format.
Which products are included?
The recalled products are Raven multi-purpose yard vehicles manufactured between December 26, 2012 and May 7, 2013. The vehicles are gas-powered four-wheeled vehicles designed to be used as a lawn mower, garden tractor or portable generator. The recalled vehicles have a cargo bed and a detachable 46-inch cutting deck. The vehicles are black with red grab-rails on either side of the rear cargo bed, red center panels on the seat and hood and red front suspension components. The first six digits of the serial number indicate the manufacture date in a MM/DD/YY format. The serial number is on an identification plate attached to the lower right-hand chassis rail near the front wheel. "Denver Global Products Inc.," "Model # MPV710-001," "1-888-321-5700" and "www.denverglobal.com" can also be found on the identification plate.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The mower blades can detach during use or start without being activated by the operator and the vehicle can move forward unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard. Also, the fuel lines can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Denver Global Products has received 82 reports of blades detaching, one of which resulted in lacerations and bruising to a bystander's legs, and three reports of mower blades starting without the operator activating them with no reported injuries. There have also been three reports of unintended vehicle movement with no reported injuries and 34 reports of fuel leaking with no reported injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles. Turn off the key switch and remove the key, apply the parking brake, and remove the green and the yellow fuses from the white plastic fuse holders on the right-hand side under the seat. Return the unit to your nearest Lowe's store for a full refund. The firm is contacting consumers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Denver Global Products
- Recall number
- 14-704
- Units
- About 11,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Lowe's Stores nationwide between January 2013 and May 2013 for about $3,000.
- Distributor
- Denver Global Products, of Lincolnton, N.C.
Multi-Purpose Yard Vehicles
CPSC product type: Garden Tractors and Accessories
Recall contact information
Denver Global Products, toll-free at (888) 321-5700 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.denverglobal.com and select Partner Websites, then click on MPV-710 Refund Program, or www.thempv.com, and click on the MPV-710 Refund Program at the bottom of the page for more information.
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