CPSC recall 15-153, announced May 28, 2015, covers The Great States Cordless 17-inch electric lawn mower (about 1,200 units). The mower can start when the key is not in the starting position, posing an injury hazard to the user. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric mowers, remove the battery and contact Great States Corporation for a replacement mower. Recall contact: call (800) 633-1501, go to www.americanlawnmower.com, or email sales@reelin.com.
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.
Model number 60517 is on the name plate on the back of the motor cover.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Earthwise cordless electric push lawn mowers with a 17-inch mowing deck. The recalled mowers have a silver motor housing and deck with a side discharge chute, a black foldable handle and a bright green bail lever, height adjustment lever and handle knobs. The mowers have a 24-volt removable, rechargeable battery. Brand name "Earthwise" and "17" appear on the front of the mowers. Model number 60517 is on the name plate on the back of the motor cover.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The mower can start when the key is not in the starting position, posing an injury hazard to the user.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric mowers, remove the battery and contact Great States Corporation for a replacement mower.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- The Great States
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 15-153
- Units
- About 1,200
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Menards stores, Seventh Avenue catalogs and online at PowerSales.com and SeventhAvenue.com from January 2014 to May 2014 for about $250.
- Importer
- The Great States Corporation, of Shelbyville, Ind.
Cordless 17-inch electric lawn mower
CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers
Recall contact information
Great States Corporation at (800) 633-1501 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email sales@reelin.com or online at www.americanlawnmower.com and click on Safety Recall for more information.
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