Denver Global Products Recalls Multi-Purpose Yard Vehicles Due to Laceration, Fire Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-12-04 · 14704
Hazards
The mower blades can detach during use or start without being activated by the operator and the vehicle can move forward unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard. Also, the fuel lines can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
14704
Date
2013-12-04
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Multi-Purpose Yard Vehicles
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Lowe's Stores nationwide between January 2013 and May 2013 for about $3,000.
Distributor(s)
Denver Global Products, of Lincolnton, N.C.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recalled products are Raven multi-purpose yard vehicles manufactured between December 26, 2012 and May 7, 2013. The vehicles are gas-powered four-wheeled vehicles designed to be used as a lawn mower, garden tractor or portable generator. The recalled vehicles have a cargo bed and a detachable 46-inch cutting deck. The vehicles are black with red grab-rails on either side of the rear cargo bed, red center panels on the seat and hood and red front suspension components. The first six digits of the serial number indicate the manufacture date in a MM/DD/YY format. The serial number is on an identification plate attached to the lower right-hand chassis rail near the front wheel. "Denver Global Products Inc.," "Model # MPV710-001," "1-888-321-5700" and "www.denverglobal.com" can also be found on the identification plate.