Push lawn mowers
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. [Learn More]
About 700 units were affected by this recall.
Husqvarna Recalls Craftsman Push Mowers Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Orchard Supply Hardware (Recall Alert)
Craftsman 21-inch 3-in-1 high-wheel gas-powered push mower. Engine control/bail lever engaged
Push lawn mowers Recall Information
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Recall Date | 09/30/2014 |
| Recall ID | 1833 |
| Recall Number | 14754 |
| Product Type | Gas-powered Lawn Mowers |
| 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. |
| Injuries | None reported |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the mower and contact the Husqvarna for a free repair. The company is directly contacting consumers. |
| Remedy Option | Repair |
| 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 Updated | 09/30/2014 |
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