Great States recalls Earthwise cordless electric lawn mowers that can start when key isn: in starting position, posing injury risk. Stop using immediately and contact for replacement.
The mower can start when the key is not in the starting position, posing an injury hazard to the user.
Great States is recalling Earthwise cordless electric lawn mowers that can start unexpectedly when the key isn't in the correct position, which could cause injury. This recall affects mowers sold between 2021 and 2022 with specific model numbers and features.
The mower can start unexpectedly when the key is not properly positioned, which could cause the user to be injured by the moving parts. This hazard occurs during normal use without any additional conditions.
Owners of Earthwise cordless electric lawn mowers with a 17-inch deck, silver motor housing, and bright green bail lever are affected. Users who operate these mowers without ensuring the key is in the starting position are at highest risk.
Check for a silver motor housing, 17-inch deck, bright green bail lever, and black foldable handle. Model number 60517 appears on the back of the motor cover. These mowers were sold between 2021 and 2022.
Immediately stop using the recalled Earthwise cordless electric lawn mowers to prevent injury.
Remove the 24-volt rechargeable battery from the mower to ensure safety before contacting the manufacturer.
Contact Great States Corporation for a replacement mower to resolve the issue.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric mowers, remove the battery and contact Great States Corporation for a replacement mower.
Model number 60517 is on the name plate on the back of the motor cover.
Check for a silver motor housing, 17-inch deck, bright green bail lever, and black foldable handle. Model number 60517 appears on the back of the motor cover.
These mowers were sold between 2021 and 2022.
Immediately stop using the mower, remove the battery, and contact Great States Corporation for a replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Great States to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6407 — Great States Cordless 17-inch electric lawn mower Hello, I own a Cordless 17-inch electric lawn mower that is covered by recall 6407 from Great States. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric mowers, remove the battery and contact Great States Corporation for a replacement mower. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
