The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03537·Announced 2003-04-24

Country Home Products Recalls NEUTON Cordless Electric Lawnmowers

Country Home Products is recalling 2,800 NEUTON cordless electric lawnmowers because they lack a safety guard, posing a risk of foot injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lawnmower) with a missing safety guard that could cause injury, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Country Home Products Inc. is recalling 2,800 NEUTON-brand cordless electric lawnmowers. The recalled units have model number EM 4.1 printed on one side of the deck and "NEUTON" printed on the other. They feature a 14-inch cutting width and rear bagging capability. The lawnmowers were sold nationwide through the company's catalog and website from January 2003 through March 2003 for approximately $399.

The recall is being issued because the lawnmowers lack a safety guard, which could allow a consumer's foot to go under the plastic housing and be struck by the blade. These products do not comply with the mandatory federal safety standard for lawnmowers under the Consumer Product Safety Act. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the recalled lawnmowers immediately. Country Home Products is sending repair kits to all registered owners. If a consumer has not received a repair kit by May 31, 2003, they should contact Country Home Products at (800) 673-1225 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.neutonowners.com to request a free repair kit.

The recalled product

Product
Cordless Electric Lawnmowers
Manufacturer
Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn & Garden
Hazard
Affected units
2,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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