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CPSC recall · Reported November 15, 2017

Bush Hog Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard

The mower blade can separate from the spindle, posing a laceration hazard to the operator or bystanders.

Recall #
18036
Affected scope
About 500
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Bush Hog Inc., of Selma, Ala. recalled This recall involves Bush Hog Zero Turn Radius (ZTR) HDE riding lawn mowers sold in black….

Bush Hog Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by Bush Hog Inc., of Selma, Ala. in November 15, 2017. Reason: The mower blade can separate from the spindle, posing a laceration hazard to the operator or bystanders.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact a Bush Hog d…. Verify recall #18036 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Bush Hog Inc., of Selma, Ala. issued this CPSC recall-The mower blade can separate from the spindle, posing a laceration hazard to the operator or bystanders..

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18036 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.

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Product description

This recall involves Bush Hog Zero Turn Radius (ZTR) HDE riding lawn mowers sold in black with gray wheels and gray rollover protection structures (ROPs). HDE is printed on the left side of the unit beneath the seat. The mowers were manufactured on or before August 4, 2017. The manufacturing date is located on a plate on the right rear frame, underneath the fender. The 15-digit serial number includes the manufacture date in digits 9-11. Recalled mowers have a date code that represents the number of days since the beginning of the calendar year of 001 through 216 (January 1 through August 4). Mowers with a yellow bolt fastening the blade to the spindle have already been repaired.

Reason for recall

The mower blade can separate from the spindle, posing a laceration hazard to the operator or bystanders.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact a Bush Hog dealer to arrange for a free repair.

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 18036
Date reported November 15, 2017
Date initiated November 15, 2017
Recalling firm Bush Hog Inc., of Selma, Ala.
Affected scope About 500
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.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact a Bush Hog dealer to arrange for a free repair.

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  • 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?
This recall involves Bush Hog Zero Turn Radius (ZTR) HDE riding lawn mowers sold in black with gray wheels and gray rollover protection structures (ROPs). HDE is printed on the left side of the unit beneath the seat. The mowers were manufactured on or before August 4, 2017. The manufacturing date is located on a plate on the right rear frame, underneath the fender. The 15-digit serial number includes the manufacture date in digits 9-11. Recalled mowers have a date code that represents the number of days since the beginning of the calendar year of 001 through 216 (January 1 through August 4). Mowers with a yellow bolt fastening the blade to the spindle have already been repaired.. Recalled by Bush Hog Inc., of Selma, Ala.. Units affected: About 500.
Why was this product recalled?
The mower blade can separate from the spindle, posing a laceration hazard to the operator or bystanders.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact a Bush Hog dealer to arrange for a free repair.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 15, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18036.
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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