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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.

Recall #
17073
Affected scope
About 830
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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… - a moderate-severity action.

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 moderate-severity CPSC recall-The fuel tank valve can malfunction and cause the fuel tank to expand and gasoline liquid or vapors to be une….

Moderate
severity level
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 CPSC action (record #17073) was formally reported on January 25, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 830.

The documented reason for this recall is: 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. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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 … - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 830

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

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

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
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…

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  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.. Units affected: About 830.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 25, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17073.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (17073) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported January 25, 2017. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.