Snow Joe Recalls Sun Joe® Cordless Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 22213 · Sep 1, 2022 · Snow Joe
26,300
units affected
26,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22213
- Date
- Sep 1, 2022
- Company
- Snow Joe
- Units affected
- 26,300
- Product
- Sun Joe Cordless Lawn Mowers models 24V-X2-17LM and 24V-X2-17LM-CT
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Sun Joe cordless walk behind lawn mowers with model numbers 24V-X2-17LM and 24V-X2-17LM-CT. Snow Joe is printed on the side of the mowers and on the mulching bag. The recalled 48-volt mowers have a 17-inch cutting width. They are light green and black in color, measure 44 inches tall by 19.5 inches wide and weigh about 35 pounds. The recalled cordless lawn mowers have serial numbers in the following ranges. The model and serial numbers can be found on the white label on the ejector flap. Serial Number Ranges: 0200920000001-0200920000366; 0200930000001-0200930003294; 0200940000001-0200940002196; 0219250000001-0219250000366; 0219260000001-0219260000366; 0219270000001-0219270000366; 0256230000001-0256230001830; 0258410000001-0258410001464; 0258420000001-0258420001830; 0260770000001-0260770001830; 0260860000001-0260860000732; 0262090000001-0262090002196; 0262860000001-0262860001464; 0262870000001-0262870000366; 0264540000001-0264540000366; 0264550000001-0264550000366; 0264560000001-0264560000366; 0264570000001-0264570000366; 0264580000001-0264580000366; 0302830000001-0302830000366; 0328140000001-0328140000366; 0328150000001-0328150000366; 0328160000001-0328160000366; 0328170000001-0328170000366; 0328180000001-0328180000366; 0328190000001-0328190000366; 0332730000001-0332730000366; 0332740000001-0332740000366; 0332750000001-0332750000366; 0332760000001-0332760000366; 0332770000001-0332770000366; 0332790000001-0332790000366; 0332800000001-0332800000366...
What can happen
The mower blade can detach unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact Snow Joe for instructions on how to determine whether their lawn mower is included in the recall and if so, instructions on how to inspect and secure the lawn mower blade.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 31 reports of either the blade or the bolt securing the blade on the recalled lawn mowers detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at www.amazon.com, www.homedepot.com, www.walmart.com and www.snowjoe.com and in hardware, electronics and department stores nationwide from June 2020 through July 2022 for between $190 and $230 for model 24V-X2-17LM-CT sold without batteries, and between $180 and $350 for model...
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sun joe cordless lawn mowers models 24v-x2-17lm and 24v-x2-17lm-ct?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact Snow Joe for instructions on how to determine whether their lawn mower is included in the recall and if so, instructions on how to inspect and secure the lawn mower blade.
What is the hazard?
The mower blade can detach unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
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.