DR® Whisperlite® lawnmower
Published April 10, 2002
Summary
CPSC records recall 02532, published April 10, 2002. Recalling firm: Country Home Products, Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.; Reported units: About 19,700.
What's the hazard
A wiring problem on the lawnmower's circuit board may cause some of the safety functions to become inoperable. The mower may continue to operate, after the Operator Presence Control Bar is released. The blade also may continue to spin for an extended period of time, after the mower has been shut off. Contact with a moving lawnmower blade can result in lacerations or serious injury to the hand or foot.
What to do
Consumers with a recalled lawn mower should immediately stop using the lawnmower. Country Home Products is sending all registered users of a Whisperlite® mower a repair kit. If you have not received a repair kit by May 1, 2002, please contact Country Home Products to request a free repair kit.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Country Home Products, Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.
- Manufacturer
- Country Home Products, Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.
- Distributor
- The recalled lawnmowers were sold nationwide, from January 2000 to October 2001, for about $350.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was DR® Whisperlite® lawnmower recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 02532 on April 10, 2002. Reported hazard: A wiring problem on the lawnmower's circuit board may cause some of the safety functions to become inoperable. The mower may continue to operate, after the Operator Presence Control Bar is released. The blade also may continue to spin for an extended period of time, after the mower has been shut off. Contact with a moving lawnmower blade can result in lacerations or serious injury to the hand or foot.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers with a recalled lawn mower should immediately stop using the lawnmower. Country Home Products is sending all registered users of a Whisperlite® mower a repair kit. If you have not received a repair kit by May 1, 2002, please contact Country Home Products to request a free repair kit.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Country Home Products, Inc., of Vergennes, Vt..