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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2015-05-28

Great States Recalls Earthwise Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard

Is my product affected?

Cordless 17-inch electric lawn mower

  • Brand The Great States Corporation, of Shelbyville, Ind.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Great States Corporation is recalling Earthwise cordless electric push lawn mowers with a 17-inch mowing deck due to a safety defect. The mowers can start unexpectedly when the key is not in the starting position, which creates an injury hazard for users. The recalled mowers have a silver motor housing and deck with a side discharge chute, a black foldable handle, bright green bail lever, height adjustment lever and handle knobs, a 24-volt removable rechargeable battery, and the name "Earthwise" and "17" printed on the front. Model number 60517 appears on the nameplate on the back of the motor cover.

If you own one of these mowers, you should immediately stop using it and remove the battery. You should then contact Great States Corporation for a replacement mower.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The mower can start when the key is not in the starting position, posing an injury hazard to the user.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric mowers, remove the battery and contact Great States Corporation for a replacement mower.

Details from the source

This recall involves Earthwise cordless electric push lawn mowers with a 17-inch mowing deck. The recalled mowers have a silver motor housing and deck with a side discharge chute, a black foldable handle and a bright green bail lever, height adjustment lever and handle knobs. The mowers have a 24-volt removable, rechargeable battery. Brand name "Earthwise" and "17" appear on the front of the mowers. Model number 60517 is on the name plate on the back of the motor cover.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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