DR Power Equipment Recalls Tow-Behind Field & Brush Mowers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 24022 · Nov 9, 2023 · DR Power Equipment
2,930
units affected
2,930
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24022
- Date
- Nov 9, 2023
- Company
- DR Power Equipment
- Units affected
- 2,930
- Product
- Tow-Behind Field & Brush Mowers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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
What can happen
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 fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 14 reports of fires causing damage to the mowers.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tow-behind field & brush mowers?
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.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.