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Honda recalls 392,000 lawnmowers and pressure washer engines

The starter rope may suddenly retract when being pulled to start

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American Honda Motor of Torrance, Calif., is recalling about 391,800 Honda lawnmowers and pressure washer engines.

Improperly manufactured camshafts in the engines can cause the starter rope to suddenly retract when being pulled to start, posing an injury hazard.

The company has received nearly 2,200 reports of incidents related to camshaft failures, including seven reports of minor injuries.

This recall involves Honda HRN216 and HRX217K6 lawnmowers and GCV170/200 G5B pres...

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    STIHL recalls PolyCut mowing heads

    The mowing head can come apart, posing a risk of injury

    STIHL Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Va., is recalling about 73,000 STIHL PolyCut mowing heads.

    The bolts connecting the plastic blades and holding the mowing head together can come loose and the mowing head can come apart, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.

    The firm has received 28 reports of loose bolts or mowing heads coming apart, including two reports of injuries.

    This recall involves mowing head cutting attachments compatible with some models of STIHL-brand trimmers, brushcutters, and clearing saws.

    The mowing heads can be identified by the name “STIHL” and model number “27-3” or “47-3” located on the original packaging and molded on the top side of the mowing head.

    The mowing heads have three orange plastic blades, each attached with a bolt and a nut, a black top housing, and a white bottom housing.

    The mowing heads, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at authorized full line STIHL servicing dealers nationwide from July 2018, through July 2019, for about $30 for the 27-3 model and about $40 for the 47-3 model.

    What to do

    Consumers should stop using the recalled mowing heads immediately and take them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a full refund.

    Consumers may contact STIHL at (800) 610-6677 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by e-mail stihlrecall@stihl.us or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.

    STIHL Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Va., is recalling about 73,000 STIHL PolyCut mowing heads.The bolts connecting the plastic blades and holding the...

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    John Deere recalls Frontier grooming mowers

    The safety shield may not spin independently, posing an entanglement injury hazard

    Deere & Company is recalling about 750 Frontier FM3012, GM1060, GM1072, GM1084, GM1190, GM3060, and GM3072 grooming mowers.

    Incorrect assembly of the mower’s drivelines can prevent the safety shield from spinning independently, posing an entanglement injury hazard.

    No incidents or injuries are reported.

    This recall involves John Deere’s Frontier-branded grooming mowers for use with compact utility tractors.

    “Frontier” and model FM3012, GM1060, GM1072, GM1084, GM1190, GM3060 or GM3072 are printed on the mower.

    A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall along with the location of the serial number is available at www.JohnDeere.com/FrontierMowerRecall.

    The mowers, manufactured in the U.S, were sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from April 2018, through May 2019, for between $3,100 and $16,700.

    What to do

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.

    Consumers may contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (ET), or online at www.deere.com and click on Recalls under the Parts & Service drop-down menu at the top of the page for more information.

    Deere & Company is recalling about 750 Frontier FM3012, GM1060, GM1072, GM1084, GM1190, GM3060, and GM3072 grooming mowers.Incorrect assembly of the mo...

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    Excel Industries recalls zero-turn mowers

    A wire tie underneath the seat could damage the fuel line,

    Excel Industries of Hesston, Kan., is recalling about 5,400 zero turn lawn mowers.

    A wire tie underneath the seat could damage the fuel line, posing a fire hazard.

    No incidents or injuries are reported.

    This recall involves zero-turn mowers sold under the Hustler FasTrak, Hustler FasTrak SDX, BigDog Stout, and BigDog Stout MP brand names. Hustler mowers are yellow, and BigDog mowers are red.

    The brand names are on a decal located in the front below the seat. Model name and serial numbers can be found on a tag located on the right side of the mower behind the seat.

    The recalled mowers have serial numbers between 18058001 and 19028225.

    Model Name

    Model Number

    BigDog Stout

    937615, 937623, 937631, 937649EX, 937656EX, 937664EX

    BigDog Stout MP

    937680, 937698, 937706

    Hustler FasTrak

    938704, 938712, 938720, 938738, 938746, 938753, 938761, 938704CE, 938704EX, 938712CE, 938712EX, 938720EX, 938738CE

    Hustler FasTrak SDX

    938779, 938787, 938795, 938779CE, 938779EX, 938787CE, 938787EX, 938795CE, 938795EX, 938845CE

    The mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at authorized BigDog or Hustler dealers nationwide from June 2018, through March 2019, for between $6,800 and $9,400.

    What to do

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact a BigDog or Hustler authorized dealer to schedule a free repair. Excel is contacting all known purchasers directly.

    Consumers may contact Excel toll-free at (844) 594-2448 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CTO Monday through Friday, or online at www.hustlerturf.com or www.bigdogmowers.com, depending on the brand of your mower, and click on “Product Recall Info” at the bottom of the page for more information.

    Excel Industries of Hesston, Kan., is recalling about 5,400 zero turn lawn mowers.A wire tie underneath the seat could damage the fuel line, posing a f...

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    Kubota recalls zero turn mower

    The throttle cable can make contact with internal electric wiring

    Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation of Gainesville, Ga., is recalling about 3,850 Kubota zero turn mowers.

    The throttle cable can make contact with internal electric wiring, posing a fire hazard.

    No incidents or injuries are reported.

    This recall involves model years 2018 and 2019 Kubota ZD100 series gasoline-powered zero turn mowers. The model is printed on the side of the mowers. The data plate is located on the lower frame of the unit and contains the serial number and model number. 

    Model:

    Serial Number Range:

    Z122EBR-48

    BEGIN

    END

    21408

    22007

    Z121SKH-48

    BEGIN

    END

    31302

    32882

    Z125EBR-54

    BEGIN

    END

    16242

    16547

    Z125SKH-54

    BEGIN

    END

    29458

    31138

    Recalled units are orange and black.

    The mowers were sold at authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from July 2018, to January 2019, for between about $5,000 and $6,000.

    What to do

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Kubota is contacting all known purchasers directly.

    Consumers may contact Kubota Tractor Corp. at (800) 752-0290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday or online at www.kubotausa.com for more information.

    Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation of Gainesville, Ga., is recalling about 3,850 Kubota zero turn mowers.The throttle cable can make contact w...