The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of nearly 10,000 lawn mowers made by Charlotte-based Husqvarna Forest and Garden Co.
The recall applies to the Husqvarna Royal 53S or Roy53Intek gas-powered mowers with serial numbers between 24600001 and 31000205.
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. A loose bolt appears to be the culprit, the commission says.
The model and serial numbers can be found on a decal above the left-rear wheel axle. The mowers were sold by Husqvarna dealerships and Lowe's Home Improvement Centers from December through August for about $500.
Owners can contact Husqvarna to receive a free service kit and blade to be installed by a Husqvarna dealer. Representatives can be reached between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 800/448-7543, ext. 3.
Source: Charlotte Business Journal
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