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Popular Mechanics
March 2002
Roy Berendsohn |
Clean Cut We test nine tractors to find the one that's a cut above...   |
U.S. CPSC
October 27, 2010 |
Mowers Equipped with Foot Lift Option and Foot Lift Options Kits Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard A bolt in the right-hand steering lever can catch on the tab of the foot lift stop and lock in place, causing the steering lever to remain in the forward travel position, posing an injury hazard to the driver. |
Popular Mechanics
October 2005
Roy Berendsohn |
Backyard Power Basic lawn tractors are fine if you're just cutting the lawn. But for fall's big jobs, you need some real muscle. Kubota GR2100... Massey Ferguson Prestige... Husqvarna YTH1848XP... Craftsman 917.276380... Toro GT420... |
National Gardening
Michael MacCaskey |
Lawn and Garden Tractors Here's what you need to know to buy smart |
Popular Mechanics
July 1998
Roy Berendsohn |
Outdoor Living Guide: Making The Cut Why walk the mower when you can ride? |
National Gardening
Frank A. Viggiano |
Lawn Mower Savvy What you need to know before buying a new mower |
National Gardening
Maggie Oster |
Easy Riders Rear-engine riding mowers have evolved, and choices have widened. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2000
Roy Berendsohn |
Zero-Turn Riding Mowers Over the years, manufacturers have developed more efficient grass-cutting machines, and the most recent expression of this is known loosely as a zero-turn mower. This is a machine that steers using the rear wheels and is far removed from the traditional front-wheel-steering tractor design of other products. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2007 |
Cub Cadet i1050 Zero-Turn Tractor: Not Just for Lebron James You don't need Cub Cadet's i1050 Zero-Turn Tractor ($3900). Then again, you don't need a Porsche. The i1050 lets you make zero-point turns, rotating in place to get in and out of tight spaces. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2007
Roy Berendsohn |
Best Lawnmowers of 2007 Mowers have come a long way. Lots of speed. Easy adjustments. |
Popular Mechanics
August 1999 |
Garden Tractor Tuneup Tractors are tough, but they won't last without some help. Here's how to keep yours like new... |
U.S. CPSC
December 19, 2007 |
American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard The cutting blades could rotate under power when the control lever is released. The lawn mowers do not comply with mandatory federal safety standards for lawn mowers. The spinning blade poses a serious laceration hazard to consumers. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2010
Roy Berendsohn |
Best Lawnmowers of the Year: Comparison Test Years of testing have taught us that any lawn machine can cut grass under ideal conditions. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2007
Jerry Beilinson |
New Walk-Behind Lawnowers: Abusive Lab Test The growth of exurbs means that more guys have more grass to cut. The question is: What kind of mower to buy? A summer-long test looks at speed, ease of use and a price tag of less than $2500 in lawn mowers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 29, 2006 |
Deere & Company Recalls Lawn Tractors, Blade Could Operate While Mower Unattended A problem in the manufacturing process could cause damage to the circuit in the interlock module. If the interlock module fails, the mower blades will be able to run with no operator on the tractor seat. |
This Old House
Dan DiClerico |
25 Years of Innovation: Lawn Tractors As this litany of lawn tractor progression shows, today's machines perform better, are safer, stronger and more comfortable, and are a lot easier on the environment. |
U.S. CPSC
November 24, 2004 |
Deere & Company Recall of Riding Mowers The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
March 4, 2003 |
Riding Lawn Tractors Recalled by Murray Inc. The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 21, 2002 |
Dixon Industries Inc. Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers The fuel tanks on these mowers can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers... |
U.S. CPSC
July 15, 2003 |
Toro Company Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers The actuator arm could fail, resulting in a loss of transmission control and risk of personal injury. |
U.S. CPSC
September 16, 2011 |
John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Powered by Kawasaki Engines Due to Overheating and Fire Hazards The cooling fan (A) installed on top of the front mounted Kawasaki engine in the lawn tractor can break. If the cooling fan is not operational, the engine can overheat. |
U.S. CPSC
November 8, 2007 |
American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard Due to a manufacturing defect, a crack can occur in the fuel tank causing a fuel leak. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur. |
U.S. CPSC
December 6, 2004 |
Electrolux Home Products Inc. Recall of Husqvarna Lawn Tractors These lawn tractors can develop abrasions on the fuel tank because of the fuel line clamp's location. This can result in a fuel tank leak, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
November 16, 2001 |
WCI Outdoor Products Inc. Recall Lawn Tractors The tank in the lawn tractor can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
December 6, 2004 |
Exmark Recall of Lazer Z Zero Turn Radius Riding Lawn Mowers Due to the location of the fuel line on the Lazer Z EFI riding mowers a hole can develop resulting in a fuel leak that could present a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
March 23, 2004 |
Murray Inc. Recall of Lawn Tractors The fuel tank can develop cracks allowing fuel to leak posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 23, 2002 |
Black & Decker Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers The clips holding the control cable to the handle may be missing, which could cause the blade control device to fail and keep the mower blade running when it should stop. If the blade control device fails, consumers could suffer serious injuries... |
U.S. CPSC
September 29, 2009 |
Compact Tractors Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard An incorrectly sized differential was installed in the tractor transaxle affecting the engagement of the differential lock and causing the tractor to turn to the left when braking. This poses a risk of collision and injury to the operator and bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC
February 1, 2011 |
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine Due to Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers Wear on misrouted wiring may cause it to disconnect from the shut-off device, allowing the engine to continue running when the key is in the "OFF" position or when the operator gets off the seat while the mower is engaged, posing an injury hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 19, 2002 |
Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Recalled by Black & Decker An electrical component in the lawn mower can overheat, posing a possible fire hazard. |
This Old House
Deborah Baldwin |
Before You Buy: Reel Mower When you're walking behind the right model, giving the lawn a haircut can be one of life's little pleasures |
U.S. CPSC
July 27, 2010 |
Husqvarna Professional Products Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Fire Hazard The fuel line on the rear-mounted fuel tank is too long and can come in contact with moving parts while the tractor is in use, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
March 23, 2004 |
Murray Inc. Recall of Lawn Mowers and Lawn Tractors Plastic components on these lawn mowers and lawn tractors can crack if they are struck by an object thrown from the blade. Objects can be ejected from the mower unexpectedly and could hit nearby consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 23, 2003 |
Deere & Company Recall of Compact Utility Tractors An internal failure may occur within the Hydrostatic Transmission preventing the transmission from returning to neutral after the pedals are released. This can allow unexpected movement or cause the tractor to continue moving, creating a possible risk of injury. |
U.S. CPSC
October 29, 2004 |
Sears, Roebuck To Pay $500,000 Penalty for Failing to Report Hazard with Riding Lawn Mowers Although there were no known injuries or deaths involving these lawn mowers, the company failed to report the defect to CPSC as required under the Consumer Product Safety Act. |
U.S. CPSC
March 17, 2009 |
Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard The carburetor can fail allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
January 16, 2008 |
John Deere Tractors Recalled Due to Collision Hazard The forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC
July 21, 2004 |
Shivvers Manufacturing Recall of Blower Blades for the Jazee and Jazee One Grass Collection Systems The ends of the blades on these Country Clipper riding mowers can break off and become projectiles, leaving the mower deck at a high rate of speed. The recalled blades can break because "slots" in the blade cause metal fatigue. |
U.S. CPSC
December 11, 2001 |
Cub Cadet Recall Garden Tractors The tractor's rear wheel can loosen and spin free on its axle, resulting in a loss of power to the wheel and brake, which poses the risk of injury to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
July 20, 2004 |
Simplicity Manufacturing Recall to Repair Lawn Tractors and Riding Mowers A safety switch under the seat of these lawn tractors and riding mowers is designed to stop the mower blade turning within 5 seconds of the operator leaving the tractor seat. The recalled mowers' blades can continue to turn longer than 5 seconds after the operator leaves the seat, posing a laceration and amputation hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
August 6, 2002 |
Grass Bags Used On Electric Lawn Mowers Recalled by MTD Products Inc. The lawn mowers have a rear-mounted grass bag that does not seal properly to the rear door of the mower, allowing grass and other debris to be thrown out at the top of the bag. This could result in injury to the operator or bystanders. |
Fast Company
September 2010
Stephanie Schomer |
Jared Hayes Brings Mechanical Precision to Farming Jared Hayes develops and markets John Deere's GreenStar products, which allow farmers to automate their work. |
U.S. CPSC
July 10, 2008 |
Lawn Mowers Recalled by American Honda Motor Corp. Due to Laceration Hazard The lawn mower's rear shield can break off allowing debris to be thrown toward the operator, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 5, 2002 |
Murray Inc. Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a burn or fire hazard to consumers... |
U.S. CPSC
April 25, 2008 |
CPSC, Kyodo America Recall LawnBott Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard The cutting blades continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground, and the spacing on the side of the lawn mower could allow room for a consumer's foot to go beyond the shield. Both instances pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers. |
Fast Company
January 2006
Charles Fishman |
The Man Who Said No to Wal-Mart Every year, thousands of executives venture to Bentonville, Arkansas, hoping to get their products onto the shelves of the world's biggest retailer. But Jim Wier wanted Wal-Mart to stop selling his Snapper mowers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 21, 2002 |
The Toro Company Recalls Riding Mowers The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires... |
U.S. CPSC
August 6, 2002 |
Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled by Excel Industries Excessive heat, vibrations and wear causes the fuel line to droop over time and rub against the transmission fan, causing the fuel line to be cut. This poses a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers. |
IndustryWeek
December 1, 2007
Brad Kenney |
What's on Your Web Site? John Deere's eBay play is just one part of an overall e-overhaul. |
| National Gardening |
Power Equipment 101 Whatever the lawn and garden task, turn the job into fun. |
