Lawn mowers

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The operator presence control bar can malfunction and cause the engine and blades to continue to operate when they should shut off, posing a laceration hazard to the operator.

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Incident reports to the firm

0

Injuries reported

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SaferProducts.gov reports

The firm has received 53 reports of the engine not shutting off after the operator presence control bar was released. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair

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What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact Husqvarna or go to http://husqvarna.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1255/ to determine if their unit needs a free repair.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerHusqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.

UnitsAbout 235,000 (27,000 of which were sold in Canada)

Made inUnited States

Sold atLowe's, Sears and other hardware stores, home centers and equipment dealers nationwide

Sales periodNovember 2015 – August 2016

Price$250 to $450

Category Appliances

How to reach the firm

Phone

877-257-6921

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday

Email

recalls@husqvarna.com

Recall page

http://www.husqvarna.com

Verify phone numbers, hours and web addresses on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.