Husqvarna Recalls Craftsman Push Mowers Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Orchard Supply Hardware (Recall Alert)
Recall 14754 · Sep 30, 2014 · Husqvarna
700
units affected
700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14754
- Date
- Sep 30, 2014
- Company
- Husqvarna
- Units affected
- 700
- Product
- Push lawn mowers
- Product type
- Gas-powered Lawn Mowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Craftsman 3-in-1 high-wheel, gas-powered, push mowers equipped with Honda GCV160 engines and a 21-inch deck. The mowers have a black engine control/bail lever, engine shroud and deck with 12-inch rear wheels and a gray cloth clipping bag. The Craftsman logo and "GCV 160" are on the top front of the engine shroud. "Honda" is on the top of the pull cord housing cover. The Craftsman logo is also stamped into the rear discharge chute cover and printed on the sides of the clipping bag. "Dust Blocker" and "EZ Empty Bag" are printed on the top of the clipping bag. The first six numerals of the serial number are the manufacture date in the MMDDYY format. The recalled mowers were manufactured between April 2014 (04xx14) and June 2014 (06xx14). The serial number and model number 384531 are on the data plate on the rear of the mowing deck.
What can happen
The engine control/bail lever on the handle can fail, allowing the engine to run and the blades to rotate, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the mower and contact the Husqvarna for a free repair. The company is directly contacting consumers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Orchard Supply Hardware stores from June 2014 to July 2014 for about $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled push lawn mowers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the mower and contact the Husqvarna for a free repair. The company is directly contacting consumers.
What is the hazard?
The engine control/bail lever on the handle can fail, allowing the engine to run and the blades to rotate, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
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.