Great States Recalls Earthwise Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard
Great States Corporation is recalling about 1,200 Earthwise cordless electric lawn mowers because they can start unexpectedly, posing an injury risk.
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 mower can start unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard, but no injuries have been reported.
Plain-English summary
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Great States Corporation are recalling about 1,200 Earthwise cordless 17-inch electric push lawn mowers. The recalled mowers, model number 60517, feature a silver motor housing and deck, a black foldable handle, and a bright green bail lever. They are equipped with a 24-volt removable, rechargeable battery. The brand name "Earthwise" and "17" appear on the front of the mowers, while the model number is located on the name plate on the back of the motor cover.
The recall was issued because the mowers can start when the key is not in the starting position, which poses an injury hazard to the user. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.
The mowers were sold at Menards stores, Seventh Avenue catalogs, and online at PowerSales.com and SeventhAvenue.com from January 2014 to May 2014 for about $250. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers, remove the battery, and contact Great States Corporation for a replacement mower. For more information, consumers can call Great States Corporation at (800) 633-1501 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit www.americanlawnmower.com and click on Safety Recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Cordless 17-inch electric lawn mower
- Category
- Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,200
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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