Recalls / 2003-10-22
CPSC, Husqvarna Forest and Garden Co. Announce Recall to Repair Lawn Mowers
04013 · Recalled 2003-10-22 · CPSC page
Description
The walk-behind lawn mowers are gas-powered and have an orange body with a black push-handle. They are capable of being operated with or without a bag attachment. The model number and serial number can be found on a decal mounted above the left rear wheel axle.
Hazards
A loose blade bolt could cause the blade to come loose or the blade adapter to crack, resulting in the blade falling off. Should this condition occur, the operator or a bystander could be injured.
Reported injuries
Husqvarna has received 15 reports of blades coming off, 41 reports of loose blades and one report of a consumer being struck in the toe by a blade.
Remedy
Contact Husqvarna technical support representatives to receive a free service kit including a new blade adapter, blade bolt, and associated hardware with a complimentary blade to be installed by a Husqvarna dealer.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Husqvarna Royal 53S or ROY53INTEK Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers with serial numbers between 24600001 to 31000205 | 9,900 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Husqvarna Forest and Garden Company
- Made in
- United Kingdom
- Sold at
- The mowers were distributed by Husqvarna dealerships, Lowe's Home Improvement Centers, from December 2002 through August 2003, for about $500.
Consumer contact
Husqvarna technical support representatives between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday at (800) 448-7543 Ext. 3.
Source: CPSC recall 04013. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.