Recalls / 2017-01-25

Country Home Products Recalls Field & Brush Mowers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

17073 · Recalled 2017-01-25 · CPSC page

Pro-XL-44 DR tow-behind field and brush mower

Description

This recall involves the Pro-XL-44 model of the DR® brand tow-behind field and brush mower manufactured by Country Home Products. The mowers are towed behind a riding mower or ATV to clear acres of thick grass and brush. The recalled mowers have an electric start 20 HP Briggs & Stratton engine and a serial number between TB21001001 - TB21002555. The recalled mowers are black and orange and have two blades and four wheels and are 44 inches wide. There is a large label below the machine's fuel tank that with "DR Field and Brush Mower" printed on it and a round DR logo is in the right hand corner. The serial number is printed on the rear right corner of the frame near the engine control panel.

Hazards

The fuel tank valve can malfunction and cause the fuel tank to expand and gasoline liquid or vapors to be unexpectedly released, posing fire and burn hazards.

Reported injuries

The firm has received 10 reports of fires, including one report of a burn injury to a consumer's hand.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Country Home Products to schedule a free repair from a dealer. Country Home Products is sending a repair kit to all registered owners.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Field & brush mowers		About 830

Parties

Manufacturer: Country Home Products Inc.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Country Home Products catalog, website, authorized independent DR dealers nationwide, 600.

Consumer contact

Country Home Products toll-free at 877-271-5677 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at tbmrecall@chp.com or online at www.DRPower.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 17073. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.