DR Power Equipment · Recalled
DR Power Equipment Recalls Tow-Behind Field & Brush Mowers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The exhaust pipe can break and cause damage to the unit due to excessive heat, especially in the presence of dry cuttings or spilled fuel, posing fire and burn hazards.
- Units
- About 2,930 (In addition, 102 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 14
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $3,400–$4,000
- Remedy
- Refund
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves DR Power Equipment and Generac brand tow-behind field and brush mowers. The following model and serial numbers, printed on a white label that is on the rear frame of the mower near the right rear tire, are included in this recall. Name Model Number Serial Number Range DR Power Tow-Behind Field and Brush Mower TB 25044B EN All serial numbers beginning with TB2, plus 3002188267 to 30024310751 TB 25044B ENC 30030052232 to 3004525033 TB 25044B ENR 3004734233, 3004835965, 3005064288, 3005471720, 3005548665, 3007678624, 3008122643 TBM 20A ED TDVE OF1 All serial numbers beginning with TB; in addition, 300275210 TBM 20A EN TDVE OD3 All TBM 20A EN TDVE OF3 TBM20AENTDVEOF3 All 3002188263 to 3002490281 Generac Tow-Behind Field and Brush Mower TB 25044GENG 3003540054 to 3004428691
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized DR Power Equipment dealers nationwide and online at drpower.com and Generac.com from November 2015 through April 2021 for between $3,400 and $4,000.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- DR Power Equipment, of South Burlington, Vermont, a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin (through January 2018), Generac Power Systems, Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin (after January 2018)
Incident log
The firm has received 14 reports of fires causing damage to the mowers.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact DR Power Equipment for a prorated refund or credit toward a new DR Power product. The prorated refund or credit will be determined based on the age of the unit. DR Power is contacting all known purchasers directly.
DR Power Equipment at 800-854-1565 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recalls@DRPower.com or online at http://lvtbrc.com/ or www.drpower.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
