John deere lawnmower recall. Exmark recalls Quest riding mowers
Exmark recalls Quest riding mowers
Exmark Manufacturing of Beatrice, Neb., is recalling about 500 2015 Quest riding mowers in the U.S. and Canada.
The fuel filters on the mowers can become brittle and fractured, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.
The firm has reported one incident of fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported.
The 2015 Quest riding mowers are red, black and gray. “Exmark” is printed on the sides and in front of the operator seat. “Quest” is printed on the front of the riding mowers. The model number and serial number are located on a decal affixed to the frame, under the seat.
The recalled mode number is QTS452CEM34200. Quest mower has serial numbers ranging from 315606482 to 315628458.
The mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at hardware, lawn and garden stores nationwide from November 2014, through October 2015, for about 3,700.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an Exmark dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers with registered mowers will receive a letter and a fuel filter, and may contact an Exmark Dealer if they are uncomfortable with the replacement procedure.
Consumers may contact Exmark toll-free at 800-667-5296 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or online at http://www.exmark.com/Service-And-Support/Recalls/ for more information.
Toro TimeCutter riding mowers recalled
The mowers’ fuel filters can become brittle and fractured
The Toro Company of Bloomington, Minn., is recalling about 9,000 2015 TimeCutter riding mowers in the U.S. and Canada.
The fuel filters on the mowers can become brittle and fractured, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.
The firm has reported five incidents of fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported.
The 2015 TimeCutter riding mowers are red and black, with a gray seat. “TORO” is printed on the front and sides of the mower. A black and white “TIMECUTTER” decal is located in front of the operator seat. The model number and serial number are located on a decal affixed to the frame, under the seat.
The following models are being recalled:
Model Number
Serial Number Range
315000320 315001400. 315001493
The mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Home Depot and other hardware, lawn and garden stores nationwide from November 2014, through October 2015, for about 3,400.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact the nearest Toro dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers with registered machines will receive a letter and a fuel filter, and may contact a Toro Dealer if they are uncomfortable with the replacement procedure.
Consumers may contact Toro toll-free at 844-521-2384 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or online at https://www.toro.com/en/product-safety-information/product-recall-information for more information.
John Deere recalls zero turn lawn mowers
A fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing
Deere Company of Moline, Ill., is recalling about 150 John Deere zero-turn lawn mowers.
A fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
This recall involves John Deere models Z445, Z645, Z655, and Z665 zero-turn mowers with serial numbers beginning with 1GXZ, manufactured from August 10, 2015 through September 9, 2015. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is on the firm’s website.
The mowers are green and yellow with yellow wheels. The model number is on the front of the machine, near the operator footrest. The serial number is located behind the seat, in front of the engine.
The mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at John Deere independent dealers nationwide from August 2015, through November 2015, for between 4,800 and 6,500.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled zero-turn lawn mowers and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. After identifying four reports of cut fuel hoses during the manufacturing process, John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers directly.
Consumers may contact Deere and Company at (800) 537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (ET) or online at www.deere.com then click on USA, then select Product Recall Information on the drop-down menu under Services Support for more information.
John Deere recalls lawn and garden tractors
The reverse implement option (RIO) system can fail, posing a laceration hazard
Deere Company of Moline, Ill., is recalling about 5,500 lawn and garden tractors in the U.S. and Canada.
The reverse implement option (RIO) system can fail, posing a laceration hazard to bystanders. RIO is a safety system that shuts off power to the mower blades when the machine is placed into reverse.
No incidents or injuries are reported.
This recall involves John Deere models X710, X730, X734, X738, and X739 lawn and garden tractors with serial numbers beginning with 1M0X. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is available on the firms website.
The lawn and garden tractors have John Deere printed on the side and are green and yellow with yellow rims. The model number is on both sides of the engine hood. The serial number is located on the right side, below the foot rest.
The tractors, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at John Deere independent dealers nationwide from December 2015, through July 2016, for between 8,800 and 11,700.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled tractors and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn and garden tractors directly.
Consumers may contact Deere Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (ET) or online at www.deere.com and click on Recall Information on the drop-down menu under Services Support for more information.
Husqvarna recalls lawn mowers
The engine and blades may continue to operate when they should shut down
Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products of Charlotte, N.C., is recalling about 235,000 lawn mowers sold in the U.S. and Canada.
The operator presence control bar can malfunction and cause the engine and blades to continue to operate when they should shut off, posing a laceration hazard to the operator.
The firm has received 53 reports of the engine not shutting off after the operator presence control bar was released. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Husqvarna, Poulan Pro, Jonsered, Craftsman, Yardworks, Murray, and Brute brand walk-behind gas powered lawn mowers with Briggs Stratton 7.25 HP engines.
The mowers were sold in red, orange, blue and yellow/black colors and have either four similar-sized wheels or two larger rear wheels and two smaller front wheels, a long handle with an operator presence control bar that is pushed down towards the mower handle to start the engine, a mowing deck, and may have come with or without a collecting bag in the rear.
The brand names are printed on the mowers, and a Briggs Stratton logo is printed on the engine shield. The mower model and serial number can be found on the rear of the mowing deck, next to the rear wheel.
The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall:
The mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Lowes, Sears and other hardware stores, home centers and equipment dealers nationwide from November 2015, through August 2016, for between 250 and 450.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact Husqvarna or go to http://Husqvarna.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1255/ to determine if their unit needs a free repair.
Consumers may contact Husqvarna toll-free at 877-257-6921 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at recalls@Husqvarna.com or online at http://Husqvarna.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1255/ for more information.
Country Home Products recalls leaf and lawn vacuums
The muffler can overheat and melt the air cleaner cover
Country Home Products of Vergennes, Vt., is recalling about 3,900 Pro leaf and lawn vacuums.
The muffler can overheat and melt the air cleaner cover, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The firm has received 20 reports of the vacuums becoming hot to the touch, melting or catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Premier, Pro and Pro-XL models of the tow-behind DR leaf and lawn vacuums manufactured by Country Home Products.
Recalled units have a serial number between LLV34601 and LLV39980. The leaf and lawn vacuums are towed behind a riding lawnmower to collect leaves and are tan and black in color with a set of two wheels on each side.
The DR logo with Professional Power Done Right and leaf and lawn vacuum are printed on the side of the vacuum. The serial number is located on the left side of the tow bar near the engine.
LLV34601 through LLV39980
Electric start using the R225 engine
Both manual starts and electric starts using the R300 engine
Both manual starts and electric starts versions using the R390 engine
The vacuums, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Country Home Products catalog, website and authorized dealers nationwide, including Tractor Supply Company, from August 2014, through September 2015, for between 1,300 and 2,200.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf and lawn vacuums and contact Country Home Products to receive a free repair kit that contains a replacement muffler and instructions for completing the repair.
Consumers unable to install the repair kit should contact the firm for information on authorized dealers who can install the free repair.
Country Home Products is contacting all purchasers directly.
Consumers may contact Country Home Products toll-free at 877-220-0691 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at vacrecall@chp.com or online at www.DRPower.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
Husqvarna recalls residential zero turn riding mowers
The fuel line can wear and leak, posing a fire hazard
Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. of Charlotte, N.C., is recalling about 7,100 residential zero turn riding mowers.
An incorrect routing of the fuel line can cause it to wear and leak, posing a fire hazard.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Husqvarna and Poulan Pro brand residential zero turn riding mowers with a Briggs Stratton twin cylinder engine sold in orange/black and yellow/black.
On the Husqvarna models, Husqvarna is printed on the side of the mowers. On the Poulan Pro models, Poulan Pro is printed on the front of the mower.
The model number and serial number are printed on the left-hand rail frame in front of the left rear drive wheel.
The following models are included in the recall.
070117C001001 through 110717C999999
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The mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Badcock. Lowes and other home centers, hardware stores, and Husqvarna Equipment Dealers nationwide and on online at Badcock.com, Lowes.com and other websites from July 2017, through December 2017, for between 2,500 and 3,000.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled zero turn mowers and contact Husqvarna to arrange for a free inspection and repair.
Consumers may contact Husqvarna toll-free at 877-257-6921 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at recalls@Husqvarna.com or online at www.Husqvarna.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
Cub Cadet recalls zero-turn riding mowers
The fuel tanks neck can crack and cause fuel to leak
Cub Cadet of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling about 5,200 Cub Cadet RZT SX EFI zero-turn riding mowers sold in the U.S and Canada.
The fuel tanks neck can crack and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
The company has received 15 reports of the fuel tanks neck cracking. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Cub Cadet model year 2018 RZT SX EFI residential zero turn riding mowers.
The yellow, four-wheel mower with steering wheel control is sold with a 42, 46 or 50-inch cutting deck. Cub Cadet is printed on the front and sides of the mower, and on the seats backrest. RZT SX is printed below the seat.
Models included in the recall are 17AWCBYS010, 17AWCBYZ010, 17RWCBYN010, 17RWCBYN210, 17RWCBYS010 and 17RWCBYZ010 and were manufactured between December 2017 and June 2018.
The model number and manufacture date in MM/YYYY format can be found on a label located under the seat frame.
The mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at independent Cub Cadet dealers nationwide and online at www.PowerEquipmentDirect.com from December 2017, through August 2018, for between 3,000 and 3,500.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers, store them outside and contact an authorized Cub Cadet dealer or customer service representative to arrange for a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting all known purchasers directly
Consumers may contact Cub Cadet toll-free at (888) 848-6038 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Saturday and Sunday, or online www.cubcadet.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Husqvarna recalls walk-behind mowers
A short circuit could occur in the equipment electronics
Husqvarna is recalling 31 walk-behind mowers sold in Canada.
A short circuit could occur in the equipment electronics during use or storage of these lawnmowers. If the operator does not follow the operating instructions after an unsuccessful restart attempt, the short circuit in the motor control unit may result in increased electrical currents flowing into a nearby component. This poses a risk of the component to overheat or burn, or cause a potential fire.
There are no reports of incidents or injuries
This recall involves two walk behind mowers both within the serial number range 201731xxxxx 201841xxxxx:
- Husqvarna LE116P Model 967628404 push mower
- Husqvarna LE116R Model 967820601 self-propelled mower
The mowers have an orange body with black accents; Husqvarna is written in white on the side. The white Husqvarna logo is located on the top of the orange motor cover.
The model and serial numbers can be found on the label located on the mower deck shell, rear-right side near the discharge door.
The mowers, manufactured in China, were sold from September 2017, to October 2018.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact the place of purchase or their nearest Husqvarna dealer to arrange for a free repair.
Consumers may contact Husqvarna toll-free at (877) 257-6921 from 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. (EST) Monday through Friday, by email at recalls@Husqvarna.com, or online at https://www.Husqvarna.com/ca-en/dealer-locator/.
MTD recalls lawn mowers
Sharp objects can pierce through the lawn mowers collecting bag
MTD Products of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling about 5,000 Craftsman M350 walk-behind lawn mowers.
Sharp objects can pierce through the mowers collecting bag during use and strike a user or bystander, posing an injury hazard.
No incidents or injuries are reported.
This recall involves Craftsman M350 walk-behind, gas-powered lawn mowers with model 12ABR2BK793.
The 23-inch, red lawn mowers have a black collecting bag in the rear. Craftsman is printed on the top of the bag, the engine and the upper handle.
The model number and date of manufacture 01/2019 can be found on a label located on the rear discharge door.
The mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Lowes stores nationwide and online at www.lowes.com from January 2019, through February 2019, for about 400.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Craftsman Service Center to arrange for a free repair. MTD is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Consumers may contact Craftsman toll-free at (866) 864-2949 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Saturday or online www.mtdproducts.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
Kawasaki Motors USA recalls lawn mower engines
The fuel injector can leak excessive amounts of fuel into the engine
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., of Maryville, Mo., is recalling about 950 lawn mower engines.
The fuel injector can leak excessive amounts of fuel into the engine, posing burn and fire hazards.
No incidents or injuries are reported.
This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ferris brand name with mower model number IS 2100Z ZTR and the Cub Cadet Pro Z 760 LKW EFI.
The recalled engines are model year 2017 and 2018 Kawasaki FX850V-EFI series, including models FX850V-AS44 with serial number range FX850VB19736-FX850VB44147 and FX850V-AS47 with serial number range FX850VB20733-FX850VB40776. Kawasaki FX850V EFI is printed on the engine fan housing. The engine model and serial number are located on the engine fan housing.
The engines, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Kawasaki dealers and lawn and garden stores nationwide from June 2017, through August 2019, for about 2,800 for the engines sold separately, and for between 10,000 and 12,000 for mowers with the engines.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using mowers with the recalled engines and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Consumers may contact Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 836-4463 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday or online at www.kawasakienginesusa.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
Kawasaki Motors USA recalls lawn mower engines
The high pressure fuel line can get damaged causing a fuel leak
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing of Maryville, Mo., is recalling about 1,100 lawn mower engines.
The high pressure fuel line can get damaged causing a fuel leak, posing burn and fire hazards.
No incidents or injuries are reported.
This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ferris brand name with mower model numbers IS 700Z ZTR and ISX 800Z ZTR.
The recalled engines are model year 2018 and 2019 Kawasaki FT730V-EFI series, including models FT730V-AS41 with serial number range FT730VA00107-FT730VA00593 and FT730V-BS41 with serial number range FT730VA02330-FT730VA05073.
Kawasaki FT730V EFI is printed on the engine air filter cover. The engine model and serial number are located on the engine fan housing.
The engines, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Kawasaki dealers and lawn and garden stores nationwide from November 2017, through September 2019, for about 8,000 for mowers with the engines.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using mowers with the recalled engines and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Consumers may contact Kawasaki Motors toll-free at (866) 836-4463 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday or online at www.kawasakienginesusa.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
Briggs Stratton recalls Snapper rear engine riding mowers
The lawnmower blade may not disengage as intended
Briggs Stratton of Wauwatosa, Wis., is recalling about 1,160 Snapper Rear Engine 33 Riding Mowers.
A faulty blade engagement lever can keep the lawnmower blade engaged after the release of the foot activated disengagement pedal, posing an injury hazard.
No incidents or injuries are reported.
This recall involves red and black Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers with rear engines and a 33-inch mower deck.
Model number 2691526, Briggs Stratton and 33 are printed on a white label the back of the mower, and SNAPPER is printed on the front.
The mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at authorized Snapper dealers nationwide from March 2019, through May 2019, for about 2,650.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled riding mowers and contact Briggs Stratton for a free inspection and repair.
Consumers may contact Briggs Stratton at (800) 227-3798 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or online atwww.briggsandstratton.com and click on Recalls under the Support tab at the top of the page for more information.
Briggs Stratton recalls riding mowers
The mowers can unintentionally mow when being driven in reverse
Briggs Stratton of Wauwatosa, Wis., is recalling about 18,300 Snapper, Simplicity and Massey Ferguson riding mowers sold in the U.S. and Canada.
The reverse-mow option switch can malfunction and allow the riding lawn mowers to unintentionally mow when being driven in reverse, posing a risk of injury to bystanders.
No incidents or injuries are reported.
This recall involves Snapper, Simplicity and Massey Ferguson brand riding lawn mowers.
The mowers were sold in red/black or orange/black color combinations with a Snapper, Massey Fergusen or Simplicity logo on the hood. Riding mowers with the following model and serial numbers are included in the recall:
The model and serial numbers are located on the frame near the front tires. If a black dot is present on either the equipment ID label or the shipping crate label, the product has been repaired and is not included in the recall.
The mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Briggs Stratton dealers nationwide from August 2016, through January 2018, for between 1,500 and 13,000.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact a Briggs Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.
Consumers may contact Briggs Stratton at 800-227-3798 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, online at www.briggsandstratton.com for more information.
Dealers can be found using the dealer locator at www.simplicitymfg.com, www.snapper.com, or www.masseylawn.com for more information.
Kubota recalls mowers and compact tractors
Hot coolant can spray out from the overheated and pressurized coolant reservoir tank
Kubota Tractor Corporation of Grapevine, Texas, is recalling about 121,000 Kubota zero turn mowers, compact tractors, and ride-on mowers.
Hot coolant can spray out from the overheated and pressurized coolant reservoir tank, posing a burn hazard.
The firm has received three reports of burn injuries from coolant ejecting.
This recall involves model year 2014 to 2018 Kubota with model numbers BX, GR, ZD and ZG, diesel and gasoline-powered zero turn mowers, compact tractors, and ride-on mowers.
The model number is printed on the side of the unit. Kubota is printed on the side of the mowers and tractors. The data plate has the serial number and is also located on the side of the unit.
Recalled units are orange and black.
The mowers and tractors, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Kubota dealers nationwide from July 2014, through September 2018, for between 5,000 and 35,000.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and compact tractors and contact Kubota to receive a free replacement coolant reservoir tank cap. Kubota is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Consumers may contact Kubota toll-free at (888) 458-2682 (888-4KUBOTA) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or online at www.kubotausa.com and click on Service Support at the top of the page, then Safety, then Safety Notices for more information.
Kubota recalls zero turn mowers, compact tractors and ride on mowers
The coolant reserve tank cap may be blocked
Kubota Tractor Corporation of Grapevine, Texas, is recalling about 121,000 model year 2014 to 2018 Kubota ZD, ZG, BX, GR diesel and gasoline powered zero turn mowers, compact tractors and ride on mowers.
The coolant reserve tank cap may be blocked; in the event of an overheat condition coolant can be expelled.
The company has received two reports (with a possible third) of if injuries from expelled coolant.
The recalled units come in orange and black, with the model number on the side of the unit and on the data plate on the side of the unit. The serial number is also on the data plate.
The lawn equipment, manufactured in the U.S., was sold at authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from 2014 2018 for between approximately 5,000 and 35,000.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled units. Customers will be sent a replacement cap and may in the interim take the unit to an authorized dealer for a repair of the cap at no charge.
Consumers may contact Kubota at (888) 4KUBOTA from 8 a.m. 5 p.m. (CT), Monday through Friday or by email at https://www.kubotausa.com/contact/form.
Kubota recalls zero turn mower
The throttle cable can make contact with internal electric wiring
Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation of Gainesville, Ga., is recalling about 3,850 Kubota zero turn mowers.
The throttle cable can make contact with internal electric wiring, posing a fire hazard.
No incidents or injuries are reported.
This recall involves model years 2018 and 2019 Kubota ZD100 series gasoline-powered zero turn mowers. The model is printed on the side of the mowers. The data plate is located on the lower frame of the unit and contains the serial number and model number.
Recalled units are orange and black.
The mowers were sold at authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from July 2018, to January 2019, for between about 5,000 and 6,000.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Kubota is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Consumers may contact Kubota Tractor Corp. at (800) 752-0290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday or online at www.kubotausa.com for more information.
John Deere recalls Frontier grooming mowers
The safety shield may not spin independently, posing an entanglement injury hazard
Deere Company is recalling about 750 Frontier FM3012, GM1060, GM1072, GM1084, GM1190, GM3060, and GM3072 grooming mowers.
Incorrect assembly of the mowers drivelines can prevent the safety shield from spinning independently, posing an entanglement injury hazard.
No incidents or injuries are reported.
This recall involves John Deeres Frontier-branded grooming mowers for use with compact utility tractors.
Frontier and model FM3012, GM1060, GM1072, GM1084, GM1190, GM3060 or GM3072 are printed on the mower.
A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall along with the location of the serial number is available atwww.JohnDeere.com/FrontierMowerRecall.
The mowers, manufactured in the U.S, were sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from April 2018, through May 2019, for between 3,100 and 16,700.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Consumers may contact Deere Company at (800) 537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (ET), or online at www.deere.com and click on Recalls under the Parts Service drop-down menu at the top of the page for more information.
STIHL recalls PolyCut mowing heads
The mowing head can come apart, posing a risk of injury
STIHL Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Va., is recalling about 73,000 STIHL PolyCut mowing heads.
The bolts connecting the plastic blades and holding the mowing head together can come loose and the mowing head can come apart, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.
The firm has received 28 reports of loose bolts or mowing heads coming apart, including two reports of injuries.
This recall involves mowing head cutting attachments compatible with some models of STIHL-brand trimmers, brushcutters, and clearing saws.
The mowing heads can be identified by the name STIHL and model number 27-3 or 47-3 located on the original packaging and molded on the top side of the mowing head.
The mowing heads have three orange plastic blades, each attached with a bolt and a nut, a black top housing, and a white bottom housing.
The mowing heads, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at authorized full line STIHL servicing dealers nationwide from July 2018, through July 2019, for about 30 for the 27-3 model and about 40 for the 47-3 model.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled mowing heads immediately and take them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a full refund.
Consumers may contact STIHL at (800) 610-6677 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by e-mail stihlrecall@STIHL.us or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Give and Go recalls muffins
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Give and Go Prepared Foods (U.S.A.) is recalling various muffin products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
There are no reports of illnesses to date.
A list of the recalled products, sold in retail stores nationwide, may be found here.
What to do
Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard them, and make a note of the lot code of the product found on the label, and provide it if they contact the firm.
Consumers may contact the company at (84) 366-1171 24 hours a day for more information. Consumer Relations specialists are available Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm (EST).
Husqvarna recalls all-wheel drive robotic lawnmowers
The lawnmower‘s lithium-ion battery can overheat
Husqvarna Professional Products of Charlotte, N.C., is recalling about 1,400 Husqvarna Automower 435X and 535 All-Wheel Drive Robotic Lawnmowers.
The lithium-ion battery in the lawnmower can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
The firm has received five reports of batteries overheating, including two reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves the Husqvarna-branded Automower 435X AWD and Automower 535 AWD robotic lawnmowers, both of which are powered by lithium-ion batteries. The robotic lawnmowers freely and automatically cut grass by detecting the signal of a perimeter cable. The mowers have a docking station for recharging.
The 435X model is gray with orange on the wheels, and the 535 model is orange and gray with white wheels. The Husqvarna logo is painted on the front of the lawnmowers, and the model number is located on the top.
The lawnmowers, manufactured in Sweden, were sold at Husqvarna- affiliated dealers nationwide and online at www.Husqvarna.com from March 2020, through July 2021, for about 4,500.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers and download the free software update that Husqvarna Professional Products is pushing to the recalled units.
Consumers with units having more than 1,200 charging cycles will also receive a free replacement battery. Husqvarna Professional Products is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Consumers may contact Husqvarna toll-free at (877) 257-6921 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday or online for more information.
MTD recalls Craftsman and Troy-Bilt riding lawn mowers
The riding mowers can fail to come to a complete stop
MTD Products of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling about 6,200 Craftsman 30 Mini and Troy-Bilt TB30 riding lawn mowers.
Lawn mower ramp fail gone right?!?
The riding mowers can fail to come to a complete stop and continue to move at a speed of about one mile per hour when the clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed, posing a low-speed crash hazard.
No incidents or injuries have beenreported.
This recall involves Craftsman 30 mini and Troy-Bilt TB30 riding lawn mowers that come in red and black. Troy-Bilt or Craftsman are printed on the front column.
Recalled lawn mowers are not marked with a green X, were manufactured from July 20, 2021, through December 17, 2022, and have serial numbers 1G20MB20001 through 1L17MB20228.
The month and year of manufacture are found on the model plate label under the heading DOM for Date of Manufacture. The third and fourth characters of the serial number identify the manufacturing day. For example, serial number 1G20MB20001 would mean the mower was manufactured on the 20th day of the month of July. Months are listed A (January) through L (December).
A list of the recalled model numbers may be found here.
The mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at The Home Depot, Lowes, and hardware stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com or www.lowes.com from July 2021, through January 2022, for about 1,600.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact Craftsman or Troy-Bilt for a free inspection and repair. Consumers will be assisted in contacting a local repair shop to have a replacement drive belt installed at no cost. Pickup and delivery of the lawn mower will also be arranged if necessary at no cost to the consumer.
Consumers may contact Craftsman toll-free at (866) 864-2949 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) on Saturdays, as well as online here,for more information.
Consumers can contact Troy-Bilt toll-free at (888) 848-6038 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, or online here,for more information.