The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·14704·Announced 2013-12-04

Denver Global Products Recalls Multi-Purpose Yard Vehicles Due to Safety Hazards

Denver Global Products is recalling about 11,000 Raven multi-purpose yard vehicles sold at Lowe's due to laceration and fire hazards.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (detaching blades, unintended movement) and a fire hazard (fuel leak), with one reported injury involving lacerations and bruising, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Denver Global Products is recalling approximately 11,000 Raven multi-purpose yard vehicles, model MPV710-001. These gas-powered, four-wheeled vehicles were designed to function as a lawn mower, garden tractor, or portable generator. The recalled units were manufactured between December 26, 2012, and May 7, 2013, and were sold exclusively at Lowe's stores nationwide between January 2013 and May 2013 for approximately $3,000.

The recall is due to laceration and fire hazards. The mower blades can detach during use or start without being activated by the operator, and the vehicle can move forward unexpectedly. Additionally, fuel lines can leak, posing a fire risk. Denver Global Products has received 82 reports of blades detaching, one of which resulted in lacerations and bruising to a bystander's legs. There have also been three reports of mower blades starting without operator activation, three reports of unintended vehicle movement, and 34 reports of fuel leaking, with no injuries reported for these specific incidents.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles. To secure the vehicle, turn off the key switch, remove the key, apply the parking brake, and remove the green and yellow fuses from the white plastic fuse holders located on the right-hand side under the seat. Consumers can return the unit to their nearest Lowe's store for a full refund. The company is also contacting consumers directly. For more information, consumers can contact Denver Global Products toll-free at (888) 321-5700 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.denverglobal.com or www.thempv.com.

The recalled product

Product
Multi-Purpose Yard Vehicles
Category
Consumer Product — Garden Tractors and Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
11,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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