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CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers

Reported: March 14, 2001 Initiated: March 14, 2001 #01106

Product Description

The recalled Ariens, Scotts, and Husqvarna rotary lawn mowers are walk-behind, 21-inch gas-powered mowers. The Ariens mower has an orange mower deck with black handlebars. The Husqvarna and Scotts mowers have an orange mower deck with gray handlebars. A label on the top of the deck area behind the engine of the mowers has the following model and serial numbers: Model Number Serial Number Scotts model #907254 serial numbers 101 to 019124 Ariens model #911513 serial numbers 101 to 001242 Ariens model #911514 serial numbers 101 to 006616 Ariens model #911515 serial numbers 101 to 001445 Ariens model #911516 serial numbers 101 to 005105 Husqvarna model #601100020 serial numbers 101 to 003115 Husqvarna model #601100021 serial numbers 101 to 000720 and serial numbers 2301 to 002576 Husqvarna model#601100022 serial numbers 101 to 002797

Reason for Recall

The piece attaching the blade to the mower can crack and break off. The broken piece or the blade can be propelled from underneath the mower, possibly injuring the operator or a bystander.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately and return them to an authorized dealer for free repair.

Details

Units Affected
About 40,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Ariens-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Lawn-Mowers

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recalled Ariens, Scotts, and Husqvarna rotary lawn mowers are walk-behind, 21-inch gas-powered mowers. The Ariens mower has an orange mower deck with black handlebars. The Husqvarna and Scotts mowers have an orange mower deck with gray handlebars. A label on the top of the deck area behind the engine of the mowers has the following model and serial numbers: Model Number Serial Number Scotts model #907254 serial numbers 101 to 019124 Ariens model #911513 serial numbers 101 to 001242 Ariens model #911514 serial numbers 101 to 006616 Ariens model #911515 serial numbers 101 to 001445 Ariens model #911516 serial numbers 101 to 005105 Husqvarna model #601100020 serial numbers 101 to 003115 Husqvarna model #601100021 serial numbers 101 to 000720 and serial numbers 2301 to 002576 Husqvarna model#601100022 serial numbers 101 to 002797. Recalled by Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis.. Units affected: About 40,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The piece attaching the blade to the mower can crack and break off. The broken piece or the blade can be propelled from underneath the mower, possibly injuring the operator or a bystander.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately and return them to an authorized dealer for free repair.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 14, 2001. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 01106.

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