Husqvarna recalls Craftsman push mowers with Honda GCV160 engines due to a potential engine control lever failure that could cause injury. Affected mowers were sold at Orchard Supply Hardware between April and June 2014.
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.
Husqvarna has recalled Craftsman push mowers with Honda GCV160 engines because the engine control lever can fail, causing the engine to run and blades to rotate without user control. This poses a risk of injury to consumers who might be mowing.
The engine control/bail lever on the handle can fail, allowing the engine to run and blades to rotate without user control. This could cause injury if the user is not aware the mower is operating while mowing. The hazard occurs during normal use when the mower is being operated.
Craftsman push mowers with Honda GCV160 engines sold at Orchard Supply Hardware between April and June 2014 are affected. Lawn care users who operate these mowers are at risk of injury if the control lever fails.
Look for Craftsman push mowers with a black engine control lever, Honda GCV160 engines, and a 21-inch deck. The serial number starts with the manufacture date in MMDDYY format (e.g., 04xx14 for April 2014).
Immediately stop using the mower and contact Husqvarna for a free repair.
Consumers should immediately stop using the mower and contact the Husqvarna for a free repair. The company is directly contacting consumers.
These mowers were sold exclusively at Orchard Supply Hardware.
The model number is 384531.
Check for a black engine control lever, Honda GCV160 engine, and a serial number starting with the manufacture date in MMDDYY format (e.g., 04xx14 for April 2014).
We’ve drafted a message you can send Husqvarna to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1833 — Husqvarna Push lawn mowers Hello, I own a Push lawn mowers that is covered by recall 1833 from Husqvarna. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the mower and contact the Husqvarna for a free repair. The company is directly contacting consumers. 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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