Kyodo America Recalls LawnBott Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
Released: Friday, April 25, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kyodo America Industries Co. LTD., of Lawrenceville, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 530 LawnBott Lawn Mowers. 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.
Recall Details
Product
LawnBott Lawn Mowers
Description
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.
Hazards
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.
Incidents
Kyodo America has received one report of a consumer lifting the mower from the ground and suffered minor lacerations from the moving blade.
Remedy
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.
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