CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Kyodo America Recall LawnBott Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: April 25, 2008Recall ID: 08256Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The cutting blades continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground and the spacing on the side of the lawn mower could allow room for a consumer's foot to go beyond the shield and be struck by the blade. Both instances pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves LawnBott lawn mowers with model numbers LB2000, LB2100, LB3000, and LB3200. The robotic lawn mowers freely and automatically cut grass by detecting the signal of a perimeter cable. The mowers have a docking station for recharging and a shiny plastic cover sold in red, green or blue. "Evolution" or "deluxe" is printed on the side of the mower.
Affected Products
LawnBott Lawn Mowers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/CPSC-Kyodo-America-Recall-LawnBott-Lawn-Mowers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | CPSC, Kyodo America Recall LawnBott Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fb4847dd3e9a41e3ac82f40744c8b58b.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled LawnBott Lawn Mower |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a6cb8ce043b0433dbf2e0f4670c52187.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled LawnBott Lawn Mower |
| Hazards › Name | The cutting blades continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground and the spacing on the side of the lawn mower could allow room for a consumer's foot to go beyond the shield and be struck by the blade. Both instances pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Kyodo America has received one report of a consumer lifting the mower from the ground and suffered minor lacerations from the moving blade. |
| Products › Name | LawnBott Lawn Mowers |
| Products › Type | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2027 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 530 |
| Recall I D | 4279 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled LawnBott lawn mowers immediately and contact Kyodo America to register their lawn mowers for repairs that will be ready by the end of June. Consumers who have registered their mower with Kyodo America have been sent direct notification by mail. |
| Importers › Name | Kyodo America Industries Co. LTD., of Lawrenceville, Ga. |
| Retailers › Name | Kyodo America dealers nationwide from January 2006 through December 2007 for between $1,750 and $2,750. |
| Recall Date | 2008-04-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves LawnBott lawn mowers with model numbers LB2000, LB2100, LB3000, and LB3200. The robotic lawn mowers freely and automatically cut grass by detecting the signal of a perimeter cable. The mowers have a docking station for recharging and a shiny plastic cover sold in red, green or blue. "Evolution" or "deluxe" is printed on the side of the mower. |
| Recall Number | 08256 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A., of Italy |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Kyodo America at (877) 465-9636 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.lawnbott.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Italy |