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Medium RiskCPSC
Tools & Hardware/Power Tools

Great States Recalls Earthwise Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard

Agency Publication Date: May 28, 2015
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Summary

The Great States Corporation is recalling approximately 1,200 Earthwise cordless electric push lawn mowers with a 17-inch mowing deck. These mowers can unexpectedly start even when the key is not in the starting position, posing a serious risk of injury. The recalled mowers are silver with a black foldable handle and bright green controls, sold at Menards and online via PowerSales and Seventh Avenue between January 2014 and May 2014. Consumers should immediately stop using the mower, remove the battery, and contact the company for a free replacement.

Risk

The mower's motor can engage and the blades can spin when the key is not in the 'on' or starting position. This unexpected activation poses a severe laceration or amputation hazard to users who may be near the cutting deck or blades.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the back of your mower's motor cover for a name plate to see if it lists model number 60517.
  2. Verify your mower matches the description: a 17-inch mowing deck with a silver motor housing, black foldable handle, and bright green bail lever, height adjustment lever, and handle knobs.
  3. Immediately stop using the recalled lawn mower and remove the 24-volt rechargeable battery to prevent accidental startup.
  4. Contact Great States Corporation at (800) 633-1501 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email sales@reelin.com to receive a replacement mower.
  5. Visit www.americanlawnmower.com and click on 'Safety Recall' for additional information and to register for your replacement.
  6. Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this safety recall.

Your Remedy Options

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Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric mowers, remove the battery and contact Great States Corporation for a replacement mower.

Contact: Great States Corporation at (800) 633-1501 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email sales@reelin.com or online at www.americanlawnmower.com and click on Safety Recall for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Earthwise Cordless 17-inch Electric Lawn Mower
Model:
60517
Date Ranges: January 2014 to May 2014

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Great States Corporation Earthwise cordless electric push lawn mower, model 60517

Great States Corporation Earthwise cordless electric push lawn mower, model 60517

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Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 15153
Status: Active
Sold By: Menards stores, Seventh Avenue catalogs and online at PowerSales.com and SeventhAvenue.com from January 2014 to May 2014 for about $250.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 1,200
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: The Great States Corporation, of Shelbyville, Ind.
Contact: Great States Corporation at (800) 633-1501 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email sales@reelin.com or online at www.americanlawnmower.com and click on Safety Recall for more information.
Agency Last Updated: May 28, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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