CPSCRecalled Oct 18, 2016 · #17009
Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard
The operator presence control bar can malfunction and cause the engine and blades to continue to operate when they should shut off, posing a laceration hazard to the operator.
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This recall involves Husqvarna®, Poulan Pro®, Jonsered®, Craftsman®, Yardworks®, Murray®, and Brute® brand walk-behind gas powered lawn mowers with Briggs & Stratton 7.25 HP engines. They were sold in red, orange, blue and yellow/black colors and have either four similar-sized wheels or two larger rear wheels and two smaller front wheels, a long handle with an operator presence control bar that is pushed down towards the mower handle to start the engine, a mowing deck, and may have come with or without a collecting bag in the rear. The brand names are printed on the mowers, and a Briggs & Stratton logo is printed on the engine shield. The mower model and serial number can be found on the rear of the mowing deck, next to the rear wheel. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. Brand Model Name Serial Number Range Brute 961480058 110115M00001 - 082516M50000 Craftsman 10176 10178 37275 37489 Husqvarna LB155S LC121P HU725AWDEX HU725AWDH HU725AWDHQ Jonsered LM 2153CMDA LM 2155MD LM 2153CMDA Murray 21P68H30 Poulan Pro 961320100 961420133 PR675Y22RHPE PR725Y22RHP 961490006 Yardworks 961380047 961480057
Product details
- Product
- Lawn mowers
- Type
- —
- Manufacturer
- Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
- Model numbers
- 961480058, 110115M00001, 082516M50000, 10176, 10178, 37275, 37489, LB155S, LC121P, HU725AWDEX, HU725AWDH, HU725AWDHQ, 2153CMDA, 2155MD, 21P68H30, 961320100, 961420133, PR675Y22RHPE, PR725Y22RHP, 961490006, 961380, 961380047, 961480057
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Lowe's, Sears and other hardware stores, home centers and equipment dealers nationwide from November 2015 through August 2016 for between $250 and $450.
- Made in
- United States
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact Husqvarna or go to http://husqvarna.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1255/ to determine if their unit needs a free repair.