DR Power Equipment Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Laceration Hazard; Violate Mandatory Standard for Lawn Mowers

Injury (fall, cut, crash)Product
Date
Aug 6, 2026
Company
Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Product
DR Power PRO MAX30 30" Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers
Reason
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.
Hazard
Injury (fall, cut, crash)
Units
About 320 (In addition, 9 were sold in Canada)
Remedy
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.
Source
CPSC

How to identify the product

Official notice (CPSC)

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