Recall #15-153 · Published May 28, 2015

Cordless 17-inch electric lawn mower

Great States Recalls Earthwise Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Cordless 17-inch electric lawn mower from Cordless 17-inch electric lawn on May 28, 2015. CPSC identifies this hazard: The mower can start when the key is not in the starting position, posing an injury hazard to the user. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric mowers, remove the battery and contact Great States Corporation for a replacement mower.

Great States Corporation Earthwise cordless electric push lawn mower, model 60517
Great States Corporation Earthwise cordless electric push lawn mower, model 60517
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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.

Additional identifying details

Model number 60517 is on the name plate on the back of the motor cover.

Why 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.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

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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