Lawn Mowers Recalled by Husqvarna Forest and Garden Co.
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 22, 2003
Release # 04-013
Company Phone Number: (800) 448-7543 Ext. 3
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Husqvarna Forest and Garden Co. Announce Recall to Repair Lawn
Mowers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the manufacturer named below, today announced
voluntary recalls of the following consumer products. Consumers should
stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Husqvarna Royal 53S or ROY53INTEK Walk-Behind Lawn
Mowers with serial numbers between 24600001 to 31000205
Units: 9,900
Manufacturer: Husqvarna Forest and Garden Company, of Charlotte, N.C.
Hazard: A loose blade bolt could cause the blade to come loose or the
blade adapter to crack, resulting in the blade falling off. Should this
condition occur, the operator or a bystander could be injured.
Incidents/Injuries: Husqvarna has received 15 reports of blades coming
off, 41 reports of loose blades and one report of a consumer being
struck in the toe by a blade.
Description: The walk-behind lawn mowers are gas-powered and have an
orange body with a black push-handle. They are capable of being operated
with or without a bag attachment. The model number and serial number can
be found on a decal mounted above the left rear wheel axle.
Sold at: The mowers were distributed by Husqvarna dealerships and Lowe's
Home Improvement Centers from December 2002 through August 2003 for
about $500.
Manufactured in: U.K.
Remedy: Contact Husqvarna technical support representatives to receive a
free service kit including a new blade adapter, blade bolt, and
associated hardware with a complimentary blade to be installed by a
Husqvarna dealer.
Consumer Contact: Husqvarna technical support representatives between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday at (800) 448-7543 Ext. 3.