CPSC, Kyodo America Recall LawnBott Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled April 25, 2008 · CPSC recall 08256 · Kyodo America

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.

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.

Units

About 530

Incidents / injuries

Kyodo America has received one report of a consumer lifting the mower from the ground and suffered minor lacerations from the moving blade.

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.

What to do

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

Product

LawnBott Lawn Mowers

Manufacturer(s)

Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A., of Italy

Imported by

Kyodo America Industries Co. LTD., of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Retailers

Kyodo America dealers nationwide from January 2006 through December 2007 for between $1,750 and $2,750.

Made in

Italy

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →