CPSC, Kyodo America Recall LawnBott Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-04-25 · 08256
Hazards
The cutting blades continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground and the spacing on the side of the lawn mower could allow room for a consumer's foot to go beyond the shield and be struck by the blade. Both instances pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
08256
Date
2008-04-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
LawnBott Lawn Mowers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A., of Italy
Retailer(s)
Kyodo America dealers nationwide from January 2006 through December 2007 for between $1,750 and $2,750.
Importer(s)
Kyodo America Industries Co. LTD., of Lawrenceville, Ga.
Country of manufacture
Italy
Description
This recall involves LawnBott lawn mowers with model numbers LB2000, LB2100, LB3000, and LB3200. The robotic lawn mowers freely and automatically cut grass by detecting the signal of a perimeter cable. The mowers have a docking station for recharging and a shiny plastic cover sold in red, green or blue. "Evolution" or "deluxe" is printed on the side of the mower.