CPSC recall 24-022, announced November 9, 2023, covers DR Power Equipment Tow-Behind Field & Brush Mowers (about 2,930 units). The exhaust pipe can break and cause damage to the unit due to excessive heat, especially in the presence of dry cuttings or spilled fuel, posing fire and burn hazards. The notice cites 14 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact DR Power Equipment for a prorated refund or credit toward a new DR Power product. Recall contact: call 800-854-1565, go to lvtbrc.com, or email recalls@DRPower.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 following model and serial numbers, printed on a white label that is on the rear frame of the mower near the right rear tire, are included in this recall.
Which products are included?
This recall involves DR Power Equipment and Generac brand tow-behind field and brush mowers. The following model and serial numbers, printed on a white label that is on the rear frame of the mower near the right rear tire, are included in this recall. Name Model Number Serial Number Range DR Power Tow-Behind Field and Brush Mower TB 25044B EN All serial numbers beginning with TB2, plus 3002188267 to 30024310751 TB 25044B ENC 30030052232 to 3004525033 TB 25044B ENR 3004734233, 3004835965, 3005064288, 3005471720, 3005548665, 3007678624, 3008122643 TBM 20A ED TDVE OF1 All serial numbers beginning with TB; in addition, 300275210 TBM 20A EN TDVE OD3 All TBM 20A EN TDVE OF3 TBM20AENTDVEOF3 All 3002188263 to 3002490281 Generac Tow-Behind Field and Brush Mower TB 25044GENG 3003540054 to 3004428691
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The exhaust pipe can break and cause damage to the unit due to excessive heat, especially in the presence of dry cuttings or spilled fuel, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 14 reports of fires causing damage to the mowers.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact DR Power Equipment for a prorated refund or credit toward a new DR Power product. The prorated refund or credit will be determined based on the age of the unit. DR Power is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- DR Power Equipment
- Manufacturer
- DR Power Equipment, of South Burlington, Vermont, a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin (through January 2018), Generac Power Systems, Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin (after January 2018)
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 24-022
- Units
- About 2,930 (In addition, 102 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized DR Power Equipment dealers nationwide and online at drpower.com and Generac.com from November 2015 through April 2021 for between $3,400 and $4,000.
Recall contact information
DR Power Equipment at 800-854-1565 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recalls@DRPower.com or online at http://lvtbrc.com/ or www.drpower.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
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