The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·04013·Announced 2003-10-22

Husqvarna Recalls Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers Due to Loose Blade Bolt

Husqvarna is recalling 9,900 walk-behind lawn mowers because a loose blade bolt could cause the blade to fall off, posing an injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (lawn mower blade detachment) where injury has not yet been reported as a widespread or severe outcome, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Husqvarna Forest and Garden Company is recalling approximately 9,900 Royal 53S or ROY53INTEK walk-behind lawn mowers. The affected units have serial numbers between 24600001 and 31000205. These gas-powered mowers feature an orange body with a black push-handle and can be operated with or without a bag attachment.

The recall is due to a defect where a loose blade bolt could cause the blade to come loose or the blade adapter to crack, resulting in the blade falling off. If this occurs, the operator or a bystander could be injured. Husqvarna has received 15 reports of blades coming off, 41 reports of loose blades, and one report of a consumer being struck in the toe by a blade.

The mowers were distributed by Husqvarna dealerships and Lowe's Home Improvement Centers from December 2002 through August 2003 for about $500. Consumers should contact Husqvarna technical support representatives between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday at (800) 448-7543 Ext. 3 to receive a free service kit. The kit includes a new blade adapter, blade bolt, and associated hardware, with a complimentary blade to be installed by a Husqvarna dealer.

The recalled product

Product
Husqvarna Royal 53S or ROY53INTEK Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers with serial numbers between 24600001 to 31000205
Manufacturer
Husqvarna Forest and Garden Company, of Charlotte, N.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
Hazard
Affected units
9,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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