CPSC recall 22-727, announced February 17, 2022, covers Husqvarna Automower 435X and 535 All-Wheel Drive Robotic Lawnmowers (about 1,400 units). The lithium-ion battery in the lawnmower can overheat, posing a risk of fire. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers and download the free software update that Husqvarna Professional Products is pushing to the recalled units. Recall contact: call 877-257-6921, or go to www.husqvarna.com/us/discover/important-automower-awd-safety-notice.
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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.
The Husqvarna logo is painted on the front of the lawnmower and the model number is located on the top.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Husqvarna-branded Automower 435X AWD and Automower 535 AWD robotic lawnmowers, both of which are powered by lithium-ion batteries. The robotic lawnmowers freely and automatically cut grass by detecting the signal of a perimeter cable. The mowers have a docking station for recharging. The 435X model is gray with orange on the wheels, and the 535 model is orange and gray with white wheels. The Husqvarna logo is painted on the front of the lawnmower and the model number is located on the top.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The lithium-ion battery in the lawnmower can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received five reports of batteries overheating, including two reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers and download the free software update that Husqvarna Professional Products is pushing to the recalled units. Consumers with units having more than 1,200 charging cycles will also receive a free replacement battery. Husqvarna Professional Products is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 22-727
- Units
- About 1,400
- Manufactured in
- Sweden
- Sold at / sales period
- Husqvarna affiliated dealers nationwide and online at www.husqvarna.com from March 2020 through July 2021 for about $4,500.
- Importer
- Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina
Recall contact information
Husqvarna toll-free at 877-257-6921 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.husqvarna.com/us/discover/important-automower-awd-safety-notice or www.husqvarna.com/us and click on "Support" at the top of the page then "Customer Support Center" then "Important Automower AWD Safety Notice" for more information.
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