DeWALT Battery Push walk-behind mowers and DeWALT Battery Self-Propelled walk-behind mowers

What you are looking at

Recalled 2024 DeWALT Battery Push walk behind mowers, model no. DCMWP234U2

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

If water gets into the mower's handle support while the battery is installed, the mower can fail to shut off when the bail handle is released or start without a key, posing a laceration hazard to the user.

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

The firm has received 10 reports of mowers failing to shut off when the bail handle is released and one report of a mower starting without a key inserted. The incident in which a mower started without a key inserted resulted in a finger laceration for which no medical attention was required.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers if the mower has gotten wet and contact DeWALT to receive a free repair at an authorized service center nearby.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerStanley Black and Decker Inc., of New Britain, Connecticut

UnitsAbout 46,200 (In addition, about 9,600 were sold in Canada)

Made inChina

Sold atThe Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Ace Hardware and various stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com, www.tractorsupply.com and www.acehardware.com

Sales periodJanuary 2024 – July 2024

Price$530 to $750

Category Power tools

How to reach the firm

Phone

800-990-6421

Recall page

https://www.dewalt.com/push-mowers-recall

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