Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
Husqvarna is recalling about 235,000 walk-behind gas-powered lawn mowers because the operator presence control bar can malfunction, causing the engine and blades to continue running and posing a laceration hazard.
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 (laceration hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc. is recalling approximately 235,000 walk-behind gas-powered lawn mowers, including 27,000 units sold in Canada. The recall covers Husqvarna, Poulan Pro, Jonsered, Craftsman, Yardworks, Murray, and Brute brand mowers equipped with Briggs & Stratton 7.25 HP engines. These mowers were sold in red, orange, blue, and yellow/black colors and feature a long handle with an operator presence control bar. The specific model and serial numbers affected are listed in the official recall notice.
The recall is being issued because the operator presence control bar can malfunction, causing the engine and blades to continue operating when they should shut off. This defect poses a laceration hazard to the operator. The company has received 53 reports of the engine not shutting off after the control bar was released, but no injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers. To determine if their unit is affected and to arrange a free repair, consumers should contact Husqvarna toll-free at 877-257-6921 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit the company's website.
The recalled product
- Product
- Lawn mowers
- Category
- Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 235,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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