CPSC recall 17-073, announced January 25, 2017, covers Field & brush mowers (about 830 units). The fuel tank valve can malfunction and cause the fuel tank to expand and gasoline liquid or vapors to be unexpectedly released, posing fire and burn hazards. The notice cites 10 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Country Home Products to schedule a free repair from a dealer. Recall contact: call 877-271-5677, go to www.DRPower.com, or email tbmrecall@chp.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.
The recalled mowers have an electric start 20 HP Briggs & Stratton engine and a serial number between TB21001001 - TB21002555.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Pro-XL-44 model of the DR® brand tow-behind field and brush mower manufactured by Country Home Products. The mowers are towed behind a riding mower or ATV to clear acres of thick grass and brush. The recalled mowers have an electric start 20 HP Briggs & Stratton engine and a serial number between TB21001001 - TB21002555. The recalled mowers are black and orange and have two blades and four wheels and are 44 inches wide. There is a large label below the machine's fuel tank that with "DR Field and Brush Mower" printed on it and a round DR logo is in the right hand corner. The serial number is printed on the rear right corner of the frame near the engine control panel.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The fuel tank valve can malfunction and cause the fuel tank to expand and gasoline liquid or vapors to be unexpectedly released, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 10 reports of fires, including one report of a burn injury to a consumer's hand.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Country Home Products to schedule a free repair from a dealer. Country Home Products is sending a repair kit to all registered owners.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Field & brush
- Manufacturer
- Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 17-073
- Units
- About 830
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Country Home Products catalog, website and authorized independent DR dealers nationwide from October 2015 through July 2016 for about $3,600.
Recall contact information
Country Home Products toll-free at 877-271-5677 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at tbmrecall@chp.com or online at www.DRPower.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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