DR Power Equipment 2023-11-09 Vehicles serious CPSC
Vehicles · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-24022
Tow-Behind Field & Brush Mowers Recall
Issued November 9, 2023 · DR Power Equipment · 2,930,102 units affected
In November 2023, DR Power Equipment recalled the Tow-Behind Field & Brush Mowers, a serious vehicles recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a refund. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
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.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using Tow-Behind Field & Brush Mowers right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact DR Power Equipment to arrange your refund. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Refund): 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.
Recall details
- Brand
- DR Power Equipment
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall date
- November 9, 2023
- Units affected
- 2,930,102
- 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.
- Recall number
- CPSC-24022
- Made in
- United States
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- DR Power Equipment has 2 recalls in our database.
- We're tracking 1,755 Vehicles recalls in our database.
- 2,930,102 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 45 US households.
- This is the 209th Vehicles recall we've logged in 2023.