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Bush Hog Riding Lawn Mowers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The mower blade can separate from the spindle, posing a laceration hazard to the operator or bystanders.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact a Bush Hog dealer to arrange for a free repair.
Who to contact: Bush Hog toll-free at 877-873-0145 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.bushhog.com and click “Safety Recall” for more information.
The product
This recall involves Bush Hog Zero Turn Radius (ZTR) HDE riding lawn mowers sold in black with gray wheels and gray rollover protection structures (ROPs). HDE is printed on the left side of the unit beneath the seat. The mowers were manufactured on or before August 4, 2017. The manufacturing date is located on a plate on the right rear frame, underneath the fender. The 15-digit serial number includes the manufacture date in digits 9-11. Recalled mowers have a date code that represents the number of days since the beginning of the calendar year of 001 through 216 (January 1 through August 4). Mowers with a yellow bolt fastening the blade to the spindle have already been repaired.
Details
- Units affected
- About 500
- Recall date
- November 15, 2017
- Brand
- Bush Hog Inc., of Selma, Ala.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received two reports of blade disengagement during product demonstrations. No injuries have been reported.
Bush Hog dealers nationwide from February 2017 to September 2017 for between $6,200 and $7,200.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Bush Hog Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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