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CPSC recall · Reported April 24, 2003

CPSC, Country Home Products, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawnmowers

Because these lawnmowers lack a safety guard, a consumer's foot could go under the plastic housing and be struck by the blade. These lawnmowers do not comply with the mandatory fe…

Recall #
03537
Affected scope
2,800
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Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt. recalled The recalled lawnmowers were sold under the NEUTON-brand name. They have model number EM ….

CPSC, Country Home Products, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawnmowers was recalled by Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt. in April 24, 2003. Reason: Because these lawnmowers lack a safety guard, a consumer's foot could go under the plastic housing and be str…. Remedy: Country Home Products is sending all registered owners a repair kit. If consumers have no…. Verify recall #03537 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt. issued this CPSC recall-Because these lawnmowers lack a safety guard, a consumer's foot could go under the plastic housing and be str….

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agency class
3K units
affected scope
April 24, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03537 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product description

The recalled lawnmowers were sold under the NEUTON-brand name. They have model number EM 4.1 printed on one side of the deck and "NEUTON" printed on the other. The lawnmowers have a 14-inch cutting width, with rear bagging capability.

Reason for recall

Because these lawnmowers lack a safety guard, a consumer's foot could go under the plastic housing and be struck by the blade. These lawnmowers do not comply with the mandatory federal safety standard for lawnmowers under the Consumer Product Safety Act.

Remedy, what to do

Country Home Products is sending all registered owners a repair kit. If consumers have not received a repair kit by May 31, 2003, contact Country Home Products to request a free repair kit.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 03537
Date reported April 24, 2003
Date initiated April 24, 2003
Recalling firm Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.
Affected scope 2,800
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

2,800 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Country Home Products is sending all registered owners a repair kit. If consumers have not received a repair kit by May 31, 2003,…

  • Check the recall number (03537) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled lawnmowers were sold under the NEUTON-brand name. They have model number EM 4.1 printed on one side of the deck and "NEUTON" printed on the other. The lawnmowers have a 14-inch cutting width, with rear bagging capability.. Recalled by Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.. Units affected: 2,800.
Why was this product recalled?
Because these lawnmowers lack a safety guard, a consumer's foot could go under the plastic housing and be struck by the blade. These lawnmowers do not comply with the mandatory federal safety standard for lawnmowers under the Consumer Product Safety Act.
What should consumers do?
Country Home Products is sending all registered owners a repair kit. If consumers have not received a repair kit by May 31, 2003, contact Country Home Products to request a free repair kit.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 24, 2003. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03537.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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