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Husqvarna Recalls Craftsman Push Mowers Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Orchard Supply Hardware (Recall Alert)

Name: Husqvarna Recalls Craftsman Push Mowers Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Orchard Supply Hardware (Recall Alert)
Brand: Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
SKU: CPSC-14754
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: September 30, 2014Recall ID: 14754Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The engine control/bail lever on the handle can fail, allowing the engine to run and the blades to rotate, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Craftsman 3-in-1 high-wheel, gas-powered, push mowers equipped with Honda GCV160 engines and a 21-inch deck. The mowers have a black engine control/bail lever, engine shroud and deck with 12-inch rear wheels and a gray cloth clipping bag. The Craftsman logo and "GCV 160" are on the top front of the engine shroud. "Honda" is on the top of the pull cord housing cover. The Craftsman logo is also stamped into the rear discharge chute cover and printed on the sides of the clipping bag. "Dust Blocker" and "EZ Empty Bag" are printed on the top of the clipping bag. The first six numerals of the serial number are the manufacture date in the MMDDYY format. The recalled mowers were manufactured between April 2014 (04xx14) and June 2014 (06xx14). The serial number and model number 384531 are on the data plate on the rear of the mowing deck.

Affected Products

Push lawn mowers

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Husqvarna-Recalls-Craftsman-Push-Mowers
Title	Husqvarna Recalls Craftsman Push Mowers Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Orchard Supply Hardware (Recall Alert)
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1-14754Husqvarna3-1MowerLARGE.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Craftsman 21-inch 3-in-1 high-wheel gas-powered push mower
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2-14754Husqvarna3-1BailCloseLARGE.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Engine control/bail lever engaged
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/3-14754Husqvarna3-1BailOpenLARGE.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Engine control/bail lever disengaged
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/4-14754Husqvarna3-1SerNoLARGE.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	The manufacture date is the first six numerals of the serial number
Hazards › Name	The engine control/bail lever on the handle can fail, allowing the engine to run and the blades to rotate, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Injuries › Name	None reported
Products › Name	Push lawn mowers
Products › Type	Gas-powered Lawn Mowers
Products › Category I D	68455
Products › Number Of Units	About 700
Recall I D	1833
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the mower and contact the Husqvarna for a free repair. The company is directly contacting consumers.
Retailers › Name	Orchard Supply Hardware stores from June 2014 to July 2014 for about $300.
Recall Date	2014-09-30T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves Craftsman 3-in-1 high-wheel, gas-powered, push mowers equipped with Honda GCV160 engines and a 21-inch deck. The mowers have a black engine control/bail lever, engine shroud and deck with 12-inch rear wheels and a gray cloth clipping bag. The Craftsman logo and "GCV 160" are on the top front of the engine shroud. "Honda" is on the top of the pull cord housing cover. The Craftsman logo is also stamped into the rear discharge chute cover and printed on the sides of the clipping bag. "Dust Blocker" and "EZ Empty Bag" are printed on the top of the clipping bag. The first six numerals of the serial number are the manufacture date in the MMDDYY format. The recalled mowers were manufactured between April 2014 (04xx14) and June 2014 (06xx14). The serial number and model number 384531 are on the data plate on the rear of the mowing deck.
Recall Number	14754
Manufacturers › Name	Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	Husqvarna toll-free at (877) 257-6921 Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET, or online at www.husqvarna.com and click on Support, then select Customer Support, then click on Honda-Powered Craftsman Lawnmower Voluntary Recall for more information.
Last Publish Date	2014-09-30T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmHusqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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