CPSCGeneral Alert
Great States Recalls Earthwise Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazar...
Published: May 28, 2015Recall ID: 15153Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The mower can start when the key is not in the starting position, posing an injury hazard to the user.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Cordless 17-inch electric lawn mower
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Great-States-Recalls-Earthwise-Cordless-Electric-Lawn-Mowers |
| Title | Great States Recalls Earthwise Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15153.Earth-Wise-17-inch-Mower_800.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Great States Corporation Earthwise cordless electric push lawn mower, model 60517 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15153.Name-Plate-Label_800.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Model number location |
| Hazards › Name | The mower can start when the key is not in the starting position, posing an injury hazard to the user. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Cordless 17-inch electric lawn mower |
| Products › Type | Lawn Mowers |
| Products › Category I D | 68449 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,200 |
| Recall I D | 6407 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric mowers, remove the battery and contact Great States Corporation for a replacement mower. |
| Importers › Name | The Great States Corporation, of Shelbyville, Ind. |
| Retailers › Name | Menards stores, Seventh Avenue catalogs and online at PowerSales.com and SeventhAvenue.com from January 2014 to May 2014 for about $250. |
| Recall Date | 2015-05-28T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 15153 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Great States Corporation at (800) 633-1501 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email sales@reelin.com or online at www.americanlawnmower.com and click on Safety Recall for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-05-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |