Select Dewalt cordless lawn mowers have been recalled due to a laceration hazard.
The recall affects 2024 model year Dewalt mowers:
21″ Push walk-behind mowers
- DCMWP234U2
- DCMWP600X2
21″ Self-Propelled walk-behind mowers
- DCMWSP256U2
- DCMWSP650Y2
From the CPSC recall notice:
You can find the model number printed on the rear door of the mower.
Look for the date code, which is located just above the left rear wheel. It will be laser-printed in yellow.
The date code is formatted as 20XX YY-58, with 20XX for the year and YY for the week. 58 is the factory code.
Only date codes 2023 32-58 through 2024 13-58 are affected. According to the recall notice, mowers manufactured after March 2024 (2024 14-58) are not affected.
The recall affects approximately 46,200 units in the USA and 9,600 in Canada.
As for the hazard:
If water gets into the mower’s handle support while the battery is installed, the mower can fail to shut off when the bail handle is released or start without a key, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
There were 10 reports of the mowers failing to shut off when the bail handle was released, and 1 report of a mower starting without a safety key inserted.
The incident with the mower starting without its safety key resulted in a finger laceration that did not require medical attention.
The recall notice says to immediately stop using the recalled mowers if the mower has gotten wet.
Dewalt’s recall information page says:
IF YOUR MOWER IS AFFECTED, DO NOT GET IT WET AND DISCONNECT YOUR BATTERY WHEN NOT IN USE, STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY.
Anyone with an affected mower should contact Dewalt for a free repair at an authorized service center.
Phone: 800-990-6421 between 8am and 6om ET, Monday thru Friday.
Online Form: Dewalt Mower Recall Page
Recall Number: 24-345 via CPSC