CPSC, Kyodo America Recall LawnBott Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 08256 · announced April 25, 2008 · Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.a · 530 units affected
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.
The hazard
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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Kyodo America has received one report of a consumer lifting the mower from the ground and suffered minor lacerations from the moving blade.
Sold at: Kyodo America dealers nationwide from January 2006 through December 2007 for between $1,750 and $2,750.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.