Recalls / 2006-01-23

CPSC, Country Home Products, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawnmowers

06526 · Recalled 2006-01-23 · CPSC page

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.

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.

Reported injuries

Country Home Products, Inc. has received nine total reports of incidents in which the mower and blade did not turn off when the handle was released, causing excessive heat built up in the internal wire brake coil and safety key. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Remedy

Country Home Products, Inc. is sending all registered owners instructions on how to perform the free repair on these mowers.

Products

Name	Model	Units
2005 Model NEUTON® Cordless Electric Lawnmowers		About 15,700

Parties

Importer: Country Home Products, Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: Mail orders, Web sites, by gas-lawnmower exchange programs, through a small number of outdoor power equipment dealerships nationwide

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Country Home Products, Inc. toll-free at (888) 294-5029, between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET on Saturdays. Consumers also can view and download instructions from NEUTON® Mower Equipment's Web site at www.CEM-TechAlert.com

Source: CPSC recall 06526. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.