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Bush Hog Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard

Name: Bush Hog Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
Brand: Bush Hog Inc., of Selma, Ala.
SKU: CPSC-18036
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: November 15, 2017Recall ID: 18036Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The mower blade can separate from the spindle, posing a laceration hazard to the operator or bystanders.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Bush Hog Zero Turn Radius (ZTR) HDE riding lawn mowers sold in black with gray wheels and gray rollover protection structures (ROPs). HDE is printed on the left side of the unit beneath the seat. The mowers were manufactured on or before August 4, 2017. The manufacturing date is located on a plate on the right rear frame, underneath the fender. The 15-digit serial number includes the manufacture date in digits 9-11. Recalled mowers have a date code that represents the number of days since the beginning of the calendar year of 001 through 216 (January 1 through August 4). Mowers with a yellow bolt fastening the blade to the spindle have already been repaired.

Affected Products

Bush Hog HDE riding lawn mowers

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Bush-Hog-Recalls-Riding-Lawn-Mowers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard
Title	Bush Hog Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic3_5.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Bush Hog lawn mower
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic4_5.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Bush Hog lawn mower label
Hazards › Name	The mower blade can separate from the spindle, posing a laceration hazard to the operator or bystanders.
Injuries › Name	The firm has received two reports of blade disengagement during product demonstrations. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Bush Hog HDE riding lawn mowers
Products › Number Of Units	About 500
Recall I D	8182
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact a Bush Hog dealer to arrange for a free repair.
Retailers › Name	Bush Hog dealers nationwide from February 2017 to September 2017 for between $6,200 and $7,200.
Recall Date	2017-11-15T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves Bush Hog Zero Turn Radius (ZTR) HDE riding lawn mowers sold in black with gray wheels and gray rollover protection structures (ROPs). HDE is printed on the left side of the unit beneath the seat. The mowers were manufactured on or before August 4, 2017. The manufacturing date is located on a plate on the right rear frame, underneath the fender. The 15-digit serial number includes the manufacture date in digits 9-11. Recalled mowers have a date code that represents the number of days since the beginning of the calendar year of 001 through 216 (January 1 through August 4). Mowers with a yellow bolt fastening the blade to the spindle have already been repaired.
Recall Number	18036
Manufacturers › Name	Bush Hog Inc., of Selma, Ala.
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	Bush Hog toll-free at 877-873-0145 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.bushhog.com and click “Safety Recall” for more information.
Last Publish Date	2017-11-15T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmBush Hog Inc., of Selma, Ala.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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