The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·24022·Announced 2023-11-09

DR Power Tow-Behind Field and Brush Mowers Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

DR Power Equipment and Generac are recalling approximately 2,930 tow-behind field and brush mowers because the exhaust pipe can break from excessive heat, posing fire and burn hazards. The manufacturer has received 14 reports of fires damaging the mowers.

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: Although 14 fire incidents have been reported causing damage to the mowers, the source text does not report any confirmed injuries or illnesses to consumers. The hazard is documented through property damage reports. This fits the High/score-3 criterion: risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

DR Power Equipment, a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems Inc., is recalling tow-behind field and brush mowers sold under both the DR Power and Generac brand names. The products were sold by authorized dealers nationwide and online at drpower.com and Generac.com from November 2015 through April 2021, priced between $3,400 and $4,000.

The exhaust pipe can break and cause damage to the unit due to excessive heat, particularly when dry cuttings or spilled fuel are present. This hazard poses fire and burn risks to operators and nearby areas. The firm has received 14 reports of fires causing damage to the mowers.

Affected units include specific DR Power models (TB 25044B with various serial number ranges, and TBM 20A variants) and one Generac model (TB 25044GENG) with designated serial numbers. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact DR Power Equipment for a prorated refund or credit toward a new DR Power product, with the amount determined based on the unit's age.

Consumers can contact DR Power Equipment at 800-854-1565 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit http://lvtbrc.com/ or www.drpower.com to click on Product Recalls for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Tow-Behind Field & Brush Mowers
Manufacturer
DR Power Equipment, of South Burlington, Vermont, a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin (through January 2018)
Category
Consumer Product — Outdoor Power Equipment
Hazard
  • fire
  • burn-injury
  • exhaust-hazard
Affected units
2,930

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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