CPSC recall 17-168, announced May 26, 2017, covers Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Cordless electric lawn mowers (about 28,000 units). The circuit board in the lawn mower can short circuit and catch fire, posing a fire hazard to users. The notice cites 12 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers, remove the battery and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair. Recall contact: call 888-266-7096, or go to www.greenworkstools.com.
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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.
Both models have a large label on the rear bag door area with a serial number, model number and date code.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Kobalt and Greenworks brands of cordless electric walk-behind lawn mowers. The recalled lawn mowers have four wheels (two smaller ones in the front and two larger ones in the back), a 40-volt max lithium ion battery and a deck width of 20 inches. Both models have a large label on the rear bag door area with a serial number, model number and date code. The Kobalt brand mowers also have an item number on the label. "Kobalt" or "Greenworks" is printed on the side of the bag. The following models are included in the recall. Brand Product Colors Model Number Item Number Date Codes Kobalt 40-volt max cordless dual-blade push lawn mower Blue and black KM2040X-06 506586 04/14/14 to 05/14/15 Greenworks G-MAX 40-volt twin force cordless electric push lawn mower Green and black 25302 N/A 04/10/14 to 07/17/15
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The circuit board in the lawn mower can short circuit and catch fire, posing a fire hazard to users.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 12 reported incidents with the recalled lawn mowers including 5 reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers, remove the battery and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Ltd., of China
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 17-168
- Units
- About 28,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Lowe's and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Lowes.com and other websites from May 2014 through July 2016 for about $350.
- Distributor
- Sunrise Global Marketing, of Mooresville, N.C.
Recall contact information
Hongkong Sun Rise Trading toll-free at 888-266-7096 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET any day or online at www.greenworkstools.com and click on "Important Safety Notice" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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