CPSC, Husqvarna Forest and Garden Co. Announce Recall to Repair Lawn Mowers
USCPSC, Husqvarna Forest and Garden Co. Announce Recall to Repair Lawn Mowers
Recalling Firm: Husqvarna Forest and Garden Company, of Charlotte, N.C.
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Husqvarna Royal 53S or ROY53INTEK Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers with serial numbers between 24600001 to 31000205
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Husqvarna-Forest-and-Garden-Co-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Lawn-Mowers |
| Title | CPSC, Husqvarna Forest and Garden Co. Announce Recall to Repair Lawn Mowers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/lawn-mower-label.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Husqvarna Lawn Mower with Label |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Husqvarna Royal 53S or ROY53INTEK Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers with serial numbers between 24600001 to 31000205 |
| Products › Type | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2027 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 9,900 |
| Recall I D | 2519 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | The mowers were distributed by Husqvarna dealerships and Lowe's Home Improvement Centers, from December 2002 through August 2003, for about $500. |
| Recall Date | 2003-10-22T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 04013 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Husqvarna Forest and Garden Company, of Charlotte, N.C. |
| Consumer Contact | Husqvarna technical support representatives between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday at (800) 448-7543 Ext. 3. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United Kingdom |
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