CPSC, Country Home Products, Inc. Announce Recall for Repair of Cordless Electric Lawnmowers
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2255.
The recalled lawnmowers were sold under the DR® Whisperlite® name. They have "DR®" printed on the top of the red or yellow plastic housing, and "Whisperlite®" on a label on the front of the plastic housing. The lawnmowers are 30" long without a bag, 38 1/2" high to the handlebar, and 18" wide with a 14" cutting width.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2255.
Consumers with a recalled lawn mower should immediately stop using the lawnmower. Country Home Products is sending all registered users of a Whisperlite® mower a repair kit. If you have not received a repair kit by May 1, 2002, please contact Country Home Products to request a free repair kit.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact The Recalled Lawnmowers Were Sold Nationwide, From January 2000 To October 2001, For About $350. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2255.
Consumers may contact Country Home Products toll-free at (800) 673-1225 Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET.
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The Recalled Lawnmowers Were Sold Nationwide, From January 2000 To October 2001, For About $350. Recall FAQ
The Recalled Lawnmowers Were Sold Nationwide, From January 2000 To October 2001, For About $350. is the subject of an outdoor & garden recall: CPSC, Country Home Products, Inc. Announce Recall for Repair of Cordless Electric Lawnmowers. The notice was published on April 10, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 19,700 units are potentially affected.