Husqvarna Recalls Craftsman Push Mowers Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Orchard Supply Hardware (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-09-30 · 14754
Hazards
The engine control/bail lever on the handle can fail, allowing the engine to run and the blades to rotate, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
14754
Date
2014-09-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Push lawn mowers
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Retailer(s)
Orchard Supply Hardware stores from June 2014 to July 2014 for about $300.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves Craftsman 3-in-1 high-wheel, gas-powered, push mowers equipped with Honda GCV160 engines and a 21-inch deck. The mowers have a black engine control/bail lever, engine shroud and deck with 12-inch rear wheels and a gray cloth clipping bag. The Craftsman logo and "GCV 160" are on the top front of the engine shroud. "Honda" is on the top of the pull cord housing cover. The Craftsman logo is also stamped into the rear discharge chute cover and printed on the sides of the clipping bag. "Dust Blocker" and "EZ Empty Bag" are printed on the top of the clipping bag. The first six numerals of the serial number are the manufacture date in the MMDDYY format. The recalled mowers were manufactured between April 2014 (04xx14) and June 2014 (06xx14). The serial number and model number 384531 are on the data plate on the rear of the mowing deck.