The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·25140·Announced 2025-02-20

DR Power Equipment Tow Behind Mowers Recalled for Detaching Blade Risk

DR Power is recalling about 890 tow behind field and brush mowers because the blade carrier spindle bolt can loosen, causing the blade assembly to detach and pose a laceration hazard. No injuries reported.

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 concrete hazard with documented manifestation (10 detachments) that poses laceration risk, but no injuries have been reported. This fits the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported,' warranting a High rating.

Plain-English summary

DR Power Equipment is recalling approximately 890 Tow Behind Field and Brush Mowers due to a laceration hazard. The blade carrier spindle bolt can become loose during operation, causing the blade assembly to detach from the mower. This poses a risk of laceration to the user.

Only mowers manufactured between April 1, 2024, and August 20, 2024, are included in this recall. The company has received 10 reports of blade carrier detachments. No injuries have been reported to date.

Consumers who own these mowers should immediately stop using them and contact DR Power Equipment for a free repair of the blade carrier assembly at an authorized dealer location. DR Power can be reached toll-free at 800-458-4362 (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET), by email at [email protected], or through their website at drpower.com/recalls.

The recalled product

Product
Tow Behind Field and Brush Mowers
Manufacturer
DR Power Equipment, of South Burlington, Vermont, a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn and Garden Equipment
Hazard
  • blade-detachment
  • laceration
Affected units
890

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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