CPSC

Walk-behind lawn mowers sold under the Ariens, Scotts, Recalled for Injury Hazard

Recalled Ariens lawnmower
Recalled Ariens lawnmower
Recalled Husqvarna lawnmower
Recalled Husqvarna lawnmower
Recalled Scotts lawnmower
Recalled Scotts lawnmower

Hazard

The piece attaching the blade to the mower can crack and break off. The broken piece or the blade can be propelled from underneath the mower, possibly injuring the operator or a bystander.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately and return them to an authorized dealer for free repair.

Consumer Contact

To locate the nearest dealer or for more information, call Ariens toll-free at (877) 740-7060 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. CDT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can go to the Ariens web site at www.ariens.com/lawn_safety_recall/ or the Husqvarna web site at http://www.husqvarna.com/news/shl_news.htm

Products

Walk-behind lawn mowers sold under the Ariens, Scotts, and Husqvarna brand names

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Ariens and Husqvarna dealers, and department and home center stores, including Home Depot (which only sold the Scotts brand), sold these mowers nationwide, from December 1999 through October 2000, for between $360 and $800.