CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2014-09-30

Husqvarna Recalls Craftsman Push Mowers Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Orchard Supply Hardware (Recall Alert)

14754 · Recalled 2014-09-30 · CPSC page

Craftsman 21-inch 3-in-1 high-wheel gas-powered push mower
Craftsman 21-inch 3-in-1 high-wheel gas-powered push mower

Description

This recall involves Craftsman 3-in-1 high-wheel, gas-powered, push mowers equipped with Honda GCV160 engines and a 21-inch deck. The mowers have a black engine control/bail lever, engine shroud and deck with 12-inch rear wheels and a gray cloth clipping bag. The Craftsman logo and "GCV 160" are on the top front of the engine shroud. "Honda" is on the top of the pull cord housing cover. The Craftsman logo is also stamped into the rear discharge chute cover and printed on the sides of the clipping bag. "Dust Blocker" and "EZ Empty Bag" are printed on the top of the clipping bag. The first six numerals of the serial number are the manufacture date in the MMDDYY format. The recalled mowers were manufactured between April 2014 (04xx14) and June 2014 (06xx14). The serial number and model number 384531 are on the data plate on the rear of the mowing deck.

Hazards

The engine control/bail lever on the handle can fail, allowing the engine to run and the blades to rotate, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the mower and contact the Husqvarna for a free repair. The company is directly contacting consumers.

Products

NameModelUnits
Push lawn mowersAbout 700

Parties

Manufacturer
Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc.
Made in
United States
Sold at
Orchard Supply Hardware stores

Consumer contact

Husqvarna toll-free at (877) 257-6921 Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET, or online at www.husqvarna.com and click on Support, then select Customer Support, then click on Honda-Powered Craftsman Lawnmower Voluntary Recall for more information.

More images

Engine control/bail lever engaged
Engine control/bail lever engaged
Engine control/bail lever disengaged
Engine control/bail lever disengaged
The manufacture date is the first six numerals of the serial number
The manufacture date is the first six numerals of the serial number

Source: CPSC recall 14754. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.