Recall #17-168 · Published May 26, 2017

Cordless electric lawn mowers

Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading

CPSC published a recall notice for Cordless electric lawn mowers from Cordless electric lawn on May 26, 2017. CPSC identifies this hazard: The circuit board in the lawn mower can short circuit and catch fire, posing a fire hazard to users. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers, remove the battery and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.

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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

Both models have a large label on the rear bag door area with a serial number, model number and date code.

Why 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.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Ltd., of China
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.

Cordless electric lawn mowers

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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