October 24, 2003
Husqvarna is recalling the Royal 53S or ROY53INTEK walk-behind lawn mower models with serial numbers between 24600001 to 31000205.
A loose blade bolt could cause the blade to come loose or the blade adapter to crack, resulting in the blade falling off. Should this condition occur, the operator or a bystander could be injured.
Husqvarna has received 15 reports of blades coming off, 41 reports of loose blades and one report of a consumer being struck in the toe by a blade.
The walk-behind lawn mowers are gas-powered and have an orange body with a black push-handle. They are capable of being operated with or without a bag attachment. The model number and serial number can be found on a decal mounted above the left rear wheel axle.
The mowers were distributed by Husqvarna dealerships and Lowe's Home Improvement Centers from December 2002 through August 2003 for about $500.
Contact Husqvarna technical support representatives to receive a free service kit including a new blade adapter, blade bolt, and associated hardware with a complimentary blade to be installed by a Husqvarna dealer.
Husqvarna technical support representatives are available between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday at (800) 448-7543 Ext. 3.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
