Great States Recalls Earthwise Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-05-28). Hazards: injury. Models: 60517. About 1,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15153 |
| Published | 2015-05-28 |
| Last updated | 2015-05-28 |
| Product category | Lawn Mowers |
| Products | Cordless 17-inch electric lawn mower |
| Firm named in the title | Great States |
| Firms | The Great States Corporation, of Shelbyville, Ind. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,200 |
| Model numbers | 60517 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Menards stores, Seventh Avenue catalogs and online at PowerSales.com and SeventhAvenue.com from January 2014 to May 2014 for about $250. |
Description
This recall involves Earthwise cordless electric push lawn mowers with a 17-inch mowing deck. The recalled mowers have a silver motor housing and deck with a side discharge chute, a black foldable handle and a bright green bail lever, height adjustment lever and handle knobs. The mowers have a 24-volt removable, rechargeable battery. Brand name "Earthwise" and "17" appear on the front of the mowers. Model number 60517 is on the name plate on the back of the motor cover.
Hazard
The mower can start when the key is not in the starting position, posing an injury hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric mowers, remove the battery and contact Great States Corporation for a replacement mower.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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