Product Recall Number: 03-537
Why was Cordless Electric Lawnmowers recalled?
Because these lawnmowers lack a safety guard, a consumer's foot could go under the plastic housing and be struck by the blade. These lawnmowers do not comply with the mandatory federal safety standard for lawnmowers under the Consumer Product Safety Act.
Product Recall Number: 03-537
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2003-04-24
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Cordless Electric Lawnmowers
Description: The recalled lawnmowers were sold under the NEUTON-brand name. They have model number EM 4.1 printed on one side of the deck and "NEUTON" printed on the other. The lawnmowers have a 14-inch cutting width with rear bagging capability.
Hazard Description: Because these lawnmowers lack a safety guard, a consumer's foot could go under the plastic housing and be struck by the blade. These lawnmowers do not comply with the mandatory federal safety standard for lawnmowers under the Consumer Product Safety Act.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: 2800
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Country Home Products is sending all registered owners a repair kit. If consumers have not received a repair kit by May 31, 2003, contact Country Home Products to request a free repair kit.
Sold At: Country Home Products catalog and Web site sold these lawnmowers nationwide from January 2003 through March 2003 for about $399.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed