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

Active Recall Announced May 28, 2015 CPSC #15153

Quick answer

Great States Recalls Earthwise Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard is CPSC recall #15153, announced on May 28, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric mowers, remove the battery and contact great states corporation for a replacement mower.. Affected brand: The Great States Corporation.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Cordless 17-inch electric lawn mower

Recalled brands

The Great States Corporation

Remedy

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

Recall date

May 28, 2015

Categories

Lawn Mowers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15153?

CPSC recall #15153 covers Great States Recalls Earthwise Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 28, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #15153?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15153 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric mowers, remove the battery and contact great states corporation for a replacement mower.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Great States Recalls Earthwise Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Great-States-Recalls-Earthwise-Cordless-Electric-Lawn-Mowers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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