Husqvarna has recalled roughly 235,000 walk mowers – 27,000 of which were sold in 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.
This recall involves Husqvarna, Poulan Pro, Jonsered, Craftsman, Yardworks, Murray and Brute brand walk-behind gas-powered lawnmowers with Briggs & Stratton 7.25-hp engines. For more information on specific model and serial numbers, visit the CPSC website.
Husqvarna has received 53 reports of the engine not shutting off after the operator presence control bar was released. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact Husqvarna or go to to determine if their unit needs a free repair.
The mowers were sold at Lowe’s, Sears and other hardware stores, home centers and equipment dealers nationwide from November 2015 through August 2016 for between $250 and $450.
The mowers were manufactured in the U.S.
NOTE: This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.
