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CPSC, Country Home Products, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawnmowers

Published: January 23, 2006Recall ID: 06526Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

When the handlebar is released on the recalled lawnmowers, the motor could continue to run, which causes the blade to continue to spin. In addition, there is excessive heat build up in the wire coil inside the housing and also in the safety key.

Product Description & Identification

The recalled lawnmowers were sold under the NEUTON® name and carry model number EM 4 1 NEUTON® printed on the front portion of the lawnmower. The lawnmowers are two shades of green and have a 14-inch cutting width with rear bagging capability. The serial number ranges of the recalled mowers are CE4049212 through CE4054902 and CE4061492 through CE4071541. The serial number can be found by lifting the rear discharge guard of the mower. It is on a sticker on the lower left side of the mower housing.

Affected Products

2005 Model NEUTON® Cordless Electric Lawnmowers

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Country-Home-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Cordless-Electric-Lawnmowers
TitleCPSC, Country Home Products, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawnmowers
Images › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/224db4e179ff447885ca6135a116ad63.jpg
Images › CaptionRecalled Lawnmower
Hazards › NameWhen the handlebar is released on the recalled lawnmowers, the motor could continue to run, which causes the blade to continue to spin. In addition, there is excessive heat build up in the wire coil inside the housing and also in the safety key.
Injuries › NameCountry Home Products, Inc. has received nine total reports of incidents in which the mower and blade did not turn off when the handle was released, causing excessive heat built up in the internal wire brake coil and safety key. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Products › Name2005 Model NEUTON® Cordless Electric Lawnmowers
Products › TypeLawn Mowers & Accessories
Products › Category I D2027
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 15,700
Recall I D3395
Remedies › NameCountry Home Products, Inc. is sending all registered owners instructions on how to perform the free repair on these mowers.
Importers › NameCountry Home Products, Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.
Retailers › NameMail orders, Web sites, and by gas-lawnmower exchange programs and through a small number of outdoor power equipment dealerships nationwide from February 2005 through June 2005 for about $400.
Recall Date2006-01-23T00:00:00
DescriptionThe recalled lawnmowers were sold under the NEUTON® name and carry model number EM 4 1 NEUTON® printed on the front portion of the lawnmower. The lawnmowers are two shades of green and have a 14-inch cutting width with rear bagging capability. The serial number ranges of the recalled mowers are CE4049212 through CE4054902 and CE4061492 through CE4071541. The serial number can be found by lifting the rear discharge guard of the mower. It is on a sticker on the lower left side of the mower housing.
Recall Number06526
Consumer ContactFor more information, contact Country Home Products, Inc. toll-free at (888) 294-5029, between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET on Saturdays. Consumers also can view and download instructions from NEUTON® Mower Equipment's Web site at www.CEM-TechAlert.com
Last Publish Date2024-08-02T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryTaiwan

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