Safety regulator, Country Home Products, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawnmowers
Recall 05510 · Nov 17, 2004 · Country Home Products, Inc.
25,000
units affected
25,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05510
- Date
- Nov 17, 2004
- Company
- Country Home Products, Inc.
- Units affected
- 25,000
- Product
- 2004 Model Neuton Cordless Electric Lawnmowers
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
The recalled lawnmowers were sold under the NEUTON name and carry model number 81030. NEUTON is printed on the front portion of the lawnmower. The lawnmowers have a 14-inch cutting width with rear bagging capability.
What can happen
These lawnmowers contain an electronic switch in their handlebar. In certain instances, this switch is not aligned properly, in which case the mower does not comply with the mandatory federal safety standard for lawnmowers under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. The safety standards require that lawn mowers contain a blade control system that includes a handlebar that is designed to cause the motor to stop in the event that the operator ceases to maintain a grip on the handlebar.
The fix
Known owners of the recalled lawn mower will be notified of this recall. Country Home Products is sending all registered owners instructions on how to determine if their lawnmower is affected by the recall. The defective handlebars will be replaced at no charge to consumers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries or property damage have been reported. Country Home Products has received 23 reports that the mower and blade did not turn off when the handle was released.
- Sold at
- The lawnmowers were sold nationwide from March 15, 2004 through November 12, 2004 through mail orders, internet, and retail stores for about $399.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2004 model neuton cordless electric lawnmowers?
Known owners of the recalled lawn mower will be notified of this recall. Country Home Products is sending all registered owners instructions on how to determine if their lawnmower is affected by the recall. The defective handlebars will be replaced at no charge to consumers.
What is the hazard?
These lawnmowers contain an electronic switch in their handlebar. In certain instances, this switch is not aligned properly, in which case the mower does not comply with the mandatory federal safety standard for lawnmowers under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. The safety standards require that lawn mowers.
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.