Lawn Mower Recalls Are Serious - Registration Matters

Common Lawn Mower Recall Hazards

Lawn mower recalls cluster around a few recurring hazard types. Gas mowers and riding mowers are recalled most often for fuel system defects - carburetors and fuel lines that can leak and ignite. Blade and belt engagement systems are recalled for unexpected engagement while the operator is off the seat. Battery-powered mowers - Ego, Greenworks, Ryobi, Kobalt - face the same lithium-ion fire risks as e-bikes and power tools. Robotic mowers (Husqvarna Automower, Worx Landroid) have been recalled for blade contact when the boundary is breached.

Gas mowers: fuel leak and ignition recalls (Husqvarna, Craftsman, Toro) Riding mowers: unintended blade engagement, rollover protection recalls Battery mowers: lithium battery overheating and fire (Ego, Greenworks) Robotic mowers: blade contact hazard when boundary wire fails (Husqvarna, Worx)

How to Register Your Lawn Mower for Recall Alerts

The model and serial number are typically on a sticker under the seat (riding mowers), on the engine shroud (walk-behind), or on the battery compartment (battery-powered). Keep a photo of this sticker - it is your key for registration, warranty, and recall claims. Register on the brand website: HondaPowerEquipment.com, Husqvarna.com, EgoPowerPlus.com, Toro.com. Some brands - Ego, Husqvarna - have companion apps that register automatically when you connect the mower to the app.

Serial number location: under seat (riding), engine shroud (walk-behind), battery door (battery-powered) App auto-registration: Ego Power+ app, Husqvarna Automower app, Greenworks app Manual registration: brand website with model and serial number, purchase date Retailer registration: Home Depot and Lowes may pre-register at point of sale - confirm you receive an email confirmation

Battery Mower Recall Risk: What to Know

Battery-powered lawn equipment uses the same lithium-ion cells that power e-bikes and power tools - and carries similar fire risks when cells are defective or improperly charged. Ego, Greenworks, and Ryobi have all had battery recalls; generic big-box battery mowers have had more. If your battery mower has a recall, the remedy is typically a free battery replacement. Registered owners receive this notice directly. Until a recalled battery is replaced, manufacturers generally advise not leaving the mower charging unattended.

Check cpsc.gov/Recalls for your battery mower brand and model year Free battery replacement: available to registered owners on first notice, others must call recall hotline Charging safety: do not leave battery charging unattended if recall is pending Use OEM charger and batteries - third-party batteries void warranty and increase fire risk

Riding Mower Registration and Warranty

Riding mowers and zero-turn mowers represent $1,500–$8,000+ investments - registration is especially important for protecting the warranty on the engine, drive train, and cutting deck. Most manufacturer warranties for riding mowers are 2–3 years on the mower and 1–2 years on the engine (if a separate Briggs & Stratton or Kawasaki engine). Register both the mower and any separate engine if applicable. Husqvarna and Toro allow deck and engine co-registration on their websites. Keep your dealer invoice as proof of purchase for warranty claims.

Riding mower warranty: 2–3 years typical on the machine, 1–2 years on the engine Register mower and engine separately if engine brand differs (Briggs, Kawasaki, Honda) Dealer purchase: ask dealer to register at point of sale - confirm you receive email confirmation Keep dealer invoice: required for warranty claims along with registration number