DR Pro Tow-Behind Field and Brush Mowers recalled due to fire hazard

Issue

The exhaust pipe can break and cause damage to the unit due to excessive heat, especially in the presence of dry cuttings or spilled fuel, posing fire and burn hazards. As of October 27, 2023, the company has received no reports of injuries or incidents in Canada. In the United States, the company has received 14 reports of fires potentially associated with the issue and no reports of injuries.

What you should do

• Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact DR Power Equipment for a prorated refund or credit in the amount of the prorated refund toward a new DR Power product. The prorated refund or credit will be determined based on the age of the unit. DR Power will be contacting all known consumers directly.
• For more information, consumers can contact DR Power Equipment by telephone at 1-800-854-1565 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at recalls@DRPower.com, or at the http://lvtbrc.com/ or www.drpower.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
• Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and DR Power Equipment.
• Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
• Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
• This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.