CPSC recall 14-754, announced September 30, 2014, covers Push lawn mowers (about 700 units). The engine control/bail lever on the handle can fail, allowing the engine to run and the blades to rotate, posing an injury hazard to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the mower and contact the Husqvarna for a free repair. Recall contact: call (877) 257-6921, or go to www.husqvarna.com.
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The first six numerals of the serial number are the manufacture date in the MMDDYY format.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Craftsman 3-in-1 high-wheel, gas-powered, push mowers equipped with Honda GCV160 engines and a 21-inch deck. The mowers have a black engine control/bail lever, engine shroud and deck with 12-inch rear wheels and a gray cloth clipping bag. The Craftsman logo and "GCV 160" are on the top front of the engine shroud. "Honda" is on the top of the pull cord housing cover. The Craftsman logo is also stamped into the rear discharge chute cover and printed on the sides of the clipping bag. "Dust Blocker" and "EZ Empty Bag" are printed on the top of the clipping bag. The first six numerals of the serial number are the manufacture date in the MMDDYY format. The recalled mowers were manufactured between April 2014 (04xx14) and June 2014 (06xx14). The serial number and model number 384531 are on the data plate on the rear of the mowing deck.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The engine control/bail lever on the handle can fail, allowing the engine to run and the blades to rotate, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the mower and contact the Husqvarna for a free repair. The company is directly contacting consumers.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Push lawn
- Manufacturer
- Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 14-754
- Units
- About 700
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Orchard Supply Hardware stores from June 2014 to July 2014 for about $300.
Push lawn mowers
CPSC product type: Gas-powered Lawn Mowers
Recall contact information
Husqvarna toll-free at (877) 257-6921 Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET, or online at www.husqvarna.com and click on Support, then select Customer Support, then click on Honda-Powered Craftsman Lawnmower Voluntary Recall for more information.
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