Bush Hog Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard

Agency Publication Date: November 15, 2017

Summary

Bush Hog is recalling about 500 Zero Turn Radius (ZTR) HDE riding lawn mowers because the mower blade can detach from the spindle during operation. These mowers are black with gray wheels and a gray rollover protection structure, and were sold at dealers nationwide between February and September 2017. Owners should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized dealer for a free repair to replace the blade fastening hardware. Two incidents of the blade detaching have been reported during demonstrations, though no injuries have occurred.

Risk

The mower blade can separate from the spindle while the machine is running, creating a serious risk of laceration or impact injuries to the person operating the mower or anyone standing nearby.

What You Should Do

Immediately stop using the Bush Hog HDE riding lawn mower until it has been inspected and repaired.
Check the left side of the mower beneath the seat for the 'HDE' model designation and the right rear frame underneath the fender for the identification plate.
Identify the 15-digit serial number on the identification plate. The mower is affected if digits 9 through 11 represent a date code between 001 and 216 (which corresponds to manufacture dates from January 1 through August 4, 2017).
Examine the bolt fastening the blade to the spindle; if the bolt is yellow, the unit has already been repaired and is not part of this recall.
Contact an authorized Bush Hog dealer to schedule a free repair of the blade attachment mechanism.
For more information or to find a dealer, call Bush Hog toll-free at 877-873-0145 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.bushhog.com and click on 'Safety Recall'.
Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this safety recall.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

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

Contact: Bush Hog toll-free at 877-873-0145 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.bushhog.com and click “Safety Recall” for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Bush Hog Zero Turn Radius (ZTR) HDE riding lawn mowers

Model:

HDE2049

HDE2561KP

Lot Numbers:

1HEKC1172080119

Date Ranges: February 2017 to September 2017

Product Images

Bush Hog lawn mower

Bush Hog lawn mower label

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall ID: 18036

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Bush Hog Inc., of Selma, Ala.

Sold By: Bush Hog dealers nationwide from February 2017 to September 2017 for between $6,200 and $7,200.

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: About 500

Distributed To: Nationwide

Contact: Bush Hog toll-free at 877-873-0145 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.bushhog.com and click “Safety Recall” for more information.

Agency Last Updated: November 15, 2017

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Summary

What You Should Do

Immediately stop using the Bush Hog HDE riding lawn mower until it has been inspected and repaired.

Check the left side of the mower beneath the seat for the 'HDE' model designation and the right rear frame underneath the fender for the identification plate.

Identify the 15-digit serial number on the identification plate. The mower is affected if digits 9 through 11 represent a date code between 001 and 216 (which corresponds to manufacture dates from January 1 through August 4, 2017).

Examine the bolt fastening the blade to the spindle; if the bolt is yellow, the unit has already been repaired and is not part of this recall.

Contact an authorized Bush Hog dealer to schedule a free repair of the blade attachment mechanism.

For more information or to find a dealer, call Bush Hog toll-free at 877-873-0145 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.bushhog.com and click on 'Safety Recall'.

Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this safety recall.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

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

Contact: Bush Hog toll-free at 877-873-0145 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.bushhog.com and click “Safety Recall” for more information.

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall ID: 18036

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Bush Hog Inc., of Selma, Ala.

Sold By: Bush Hog dealers nationwide from February 2017 to September 2017 for between $6,200 and $7,200.

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: About 500

Distributed To: Nationwide

Contact: Bush Hog toll-free at 877-873-0145 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.bushhog.com and click “Safety Recall” for more information.

Agency Last Updated: November 15, 2017