CPSC, Country Home Products, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawnmowers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-01-23 · 06526
Hazards
When the handlebar is released on the recalled lawnmowers, the motor could continue to run, which causes the blade to continue to spin. In addition, there is excessive heat build up in the wire coil inside the housing and also in the safety key.
Recall
Number
06526
Date
2006-01-23
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
2005 Model NEUTON® Cordless Electric Lawnmowers
Companies
Retailer(s)
Mail orders, Web sites, and by gas-lawnmower exchange programs and through a small number of outdoor power equipment dealerships nationwide from February 2005 through June 2005 for about $400.
Importer(s)
Country Home Products, Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
The recalled lawnmowers were sold under the NEUTON® name and carry model number EM 4 1 NEUTON® printed on the front portion of the lawnmower. The lawnmowers are two shades of green and have a 14-inch cutting width with rear bagging capability. The serial number ranges of the recalled mowers are CE4049212 through CE4054902 and CE4061492 through CE4071541. The serial number can be found by lifting the rear discharge guard of the mower. It is on a sticker on the lower left side of the mower housing.