CPSC, Husqvarna Forest and Garden Co. Announce Recall to Repair Lawn Mowers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-10-22). Hazards: fall. About 9,900 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04013 |
| Published | 2003-10-22 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-06 |
| Product category | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products | Husqvarna Royal 53S or ROY53INTEK Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers with serial numbers between 24600001 to 31000205 |
| Firm named in the title | Husqvarna Forest and Garden Co. |
| Firms | Husqvarna Forest and Garden Company, of Charlotte, N.C. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United Kingdom |
| Units (US) | 9,900 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Sold | The mowers were distributed by Husqvarna dealerships and Lowe's Home Improvement Centers, from December 2002 through August 2003, for about $500. |
Description
The walk-behind lawn mowers are gas-powered and have an orange body with a black push-handle. They are capable of being operated with or without a bag attachment. The model number and serial number can be found on a decal mounted above the left rear wheel axle.
Hazard
A loose blade bolt could cause the blade to come loose or the blade adapter to crack, resulting in the blade falling off. Should this condition occur, the operator or a bystander could be injured.
Remedy
Contact Husqvarna technical support representatives to receive a free service kit including a new blade adapter, blade bolt, and associated hardware with a complimentary blade to be installed by a Husqvarna dealer.
Incidents and injuries
Husqvarna has received 15 reports of blades coming off, 41 reports of loose blades and one report of a consumer being struck in the toe by a blade.
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