Safety regulator, Kyodo America Recall LawnBott Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 08256 · Apr 25, 2008 · Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A.
530
units affected
530
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08256
- Date
- Apr 25, 2008
- Company
- Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A.
- Units affected
- 530
- Product
- LawnBott Lawn Mowers
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves LawnBott lawn mowers with model numbers LB2000, LB2100, LB3000, and LB3200. The robotic lawn mowers freely and automatically cut grass by detecting the signal of a perimeter cable. The mowers have a docking station for recharging and a shiny plastic cover sold in red, green or blue. "Evolution" or "deluxe" is printed on the side of the mower.
What can happen
The cutting blades continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground and the spacing on the side of the lawn mower could allow room for a consumer's foot to go beyond the shield and be struck by the blade. Both instances pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled LawnBott lawn mowers immediately and contact Kyodo America to register their lawn mowers for repairs that will be ready by the end of June. Consumers who have registered their mower with Kyodo America have been sent direct notification by mail.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kyodo America has received one report of a consumer lifting the mower from the ground and suffered minor lacerations from the moving blade.
- Sold at
- Kyodo America dealers nationwide from January 2006 through December 2007 for between $1,750 and $2,750.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lawnbott lawn mowers?
Consumers should stop using the recalled LawnBott lawn mowers immediately and contact Kyodo America to register their lawn mowers for repairs that will be ready by the end of June. Consumers who have registered their mower with Kyodo America have been sent direct notification by mail.
What is the hazard?
The cutting blades continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground and the spacing on the side of the lawn mower could allow room for a consumer's foot to go beyond the shield and be struck by the blade. Both instances pose a serious laceration 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.