DR Power Equipment Lawn Mowers recall: Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Laceration Hazard
Official notice: DR Power Equipment Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Laceration Hazard; Violate Mandatory Standard for Lawn Mowers
What happened
DR Power Equipment Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Laceration Hazard; Violate Mandatory Standard for Lawn Mowers. Units affected: About 320 (In addition, 9 were sold in Canada).
Affected products
This recall involves DR Power PRO MAX30 30" Deck Wide Cut Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers 10.6 FPT, Models: ES (WM25030DEN), MS (WM25030DMN) and MS Recon (WM25030DMNR). The lawn mowers are orange and black and have the "DR" logo printed on the black clippings bag, front guard, and top of the motor. The brand "PRO MAX30" is labeled on the front handlebars. The model and serial number are printed on the left side of the mower in front of the rear wheel. The following models and serial numbers are subject to the recall: Product Model Serial Numbers DR Power PRO MAX30 10.6 FPT ES WM25030DEN 3015894821 through 3017342386 DR Power PRO MAX30 10.6 FPT MS WM25030DMN 3015662325 through 3017342379 DR Power PRO MAX30 10.6 FPT MS Recon WM25030DMNR 3015913138 through 3015913138 Sold at: Independent power equipment stores nationwide and online at drpower.com from September 2024 through September 2025 for between $1,600 and $1,800. Made in United States.
The risk
The recalled mowers violate the mandatory safety standard for walk-behind power lawn mowers because the blades can operate without the blade control system engaged or continue to operate even after the release of the control, posing a serious laceration hazard. The manufacturer reported 19 incidents involving the mower blades staying engaged or not stopping after release of the blade control. No injuries have been reported.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled mowers immediately unless they have already received a free repair kit in the mail from DR Power and it has been installed. If the repair kit has not been installed, contact DR Power to receive updated repair instructions or schedule a free repair from an authorized dealer. Owners who have not received a repair kit should contact DR Power Equipment to receive a free repair kit or schedule a free repair from an authorized dealer. Contact DR Power Equipment toll-free at 877-221-4038 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@drpower.com, or online at http://www.drpower.com/recalls or https://www.drpower.com/ and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
From the official CPSC notice.
This recall was published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). View the full official notice for complete details, affected product codes, and what to do next.
View the full official notice