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CPSC, Kyodo America Recall LawnBott Lawn Mowers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The cutting blades continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground and the spacing on the side of the lawn mower could allow room for a consumer's foot to go beyond the shield and be struck by the blade. Both instances pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
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.
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What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled LawnBott lawn mowers immediately and contact Kyodo America to register their lawn mowers for repairs that will be ready by the end of June. Consumers who have registered their mower with Kyodo America have been sent direct notification by mail.
Who to contact: For more information, contact Kyodo America at (877) 465-9636 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.lawnbott.com
The product
This recall involves LawnBott lawn mowers with model numbers LB2000, LB2100, LB3000, and LB3200. The robotic lawn mowers freely and automatically cut grass by detecting the signal of a perimeter cable. The mowers have a docking station for recharging and a shiny plastic cover sold in red, green or blue. "Evolution" or "deluxe" is printed on the side of the mower.
Details
- Units affected
- About 530
- Recall date
- April 25, 2008
- Brand
- Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A., of Italy, Kyodo America Industries Co. LTD., of Lawrenceville, Ga.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Kyodo America has received one report of a consumer lifting the mower from the ground and suffered minor lacerations from the moving blade.
Kyodo America dealers nationwide from January 2006 through December 2007 for between $1,750 and $2,750.
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: “CPSC, Kyodo America Recall LawnBott 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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