CPSC recall · Reported January 25, 2017
Country Home Products Recalls Field & Brush Mowers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The fuel tank valve can malfunction and cause the fuel tank to expand and gasoline liquid or vapors to be unexpectedly released, posing fire and burn hazards.
Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt. recalled This recall involves the Pro-XL-44 model of the DR® brand tow-behind field and brush mowe….
Country Home Products Recalls Field & Brush Mowers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards was recalled by Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt. in January 25, 2017. Reason: The fuel tank valve can malfunction and cause the fuel tank to expand and gasoline liquid or vapors to be une…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Country Home Prod…. Verify recall #17073 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt. issued this CPSC recall-The fuel tank valve can malfunction and cause the fuel tank to expand and gasoline liquid or vapors to be une….
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- agency class
- January 25, 2017
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17073 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, 3 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
This recall involves the Pro-XL-44 model of the DR® brand tow-behind field and brush mower manufactured by Country Home Products. The mowers are towed behind a riding mower or ATV to clear acres of thick grass and brush. The recalled mowers have an electric start 20 HP Briggs & Stratton engine and a serial number between TB21001001 - TB21002555. The recalled mowers are black and orange and have two blades and four wheels and are 44 inches wide. There is a large label below the machine's fuel tank that with "DR Field and Brush Mower" printed on it and a round DR logo is in the right hand corner. The serial number is printed on the rear right corner of the frame near the engine control panel.
Reason for recall
The fuel tank valve can malfunction and cause the fuel tank to expand and gasoline liquid or vapors to be unexpectedly released, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Country Home Products to schedule a free repair from a dealer. Country Home Products is sending a repair kit to all registered owners.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17073 |
| Date reported | January 25, 2017 |
| Date initiated | January 25, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt. |
| Affected scope | About 830 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Country Home Products to schedule a free repair from a de…
- Check the recall number (17073) 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.
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