The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05510·Announced 2004-11-17

Country Home Products Recalls 2004 Neuton Cordless Electric Lawnmowers

Country Home Products is recalling 25,000 Neuton cordless electric lawnmowers because a defective switch may allow the blade to continue spinning after the handle is released.

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 where the blade continues to spin after the handle is released, creating a potential for personal injury or property damage, but no injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Country Home Products, Inc. is recalling approximately 25,000 units of the 2004 Model Neuton Cordless Electric Lawnmowers. The recalled lawnmowers were sold under the NEUTON name, carry model number 81030, and have a 14-inch cutting width with rear bagging capability. The product was manufactured in Taiwan and sold nationwide from March 15, 2004, through November 12, 2004, via mail orders, the internet, and retail stores for approximately $399.

The recall is being issued because the lawnmowers contain an electronic switch in the handlebar that may not be aligned properly. In affected units, the mower does not comply with the mandatory federal safety standard for lawnmowers under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. Specifically, when the handlebar is released, the motor may continue to run, causing the blade to continue spinning. This condition creates a potential for personal injury or property damage. No injuries or property damage have been reported, but the company has received 23 reports that the mower and blade did not turn off when the handle was released.

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. The defective handlebars will be replaced at no charge to consumers. If you have the Neuton lawnmower but have not received a set of instructions by December 1, 2004, please contact Country Home Products toll-free at (877) 405-7462 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Consumers may also view and download instructions from Country Home Products' website at www.chp.com.

The recalled product

Product
2004 Model Neuton Cordless Electric Lawnmowers
Manufacturer
Country Home Products, Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
25,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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