A nationwide recall has alerted owners of thousands of DR Power trimmer mowers to stop using them after they were linked to 19 fires.
WSB-TV reported that the Consumer Product Safety Commission said DR Power Equipment is recalling certain Pilot and Premier walk-behind trimmer mowers because grass and debris can collect inside the machines and ignite, creating fire and burn hazards that could lead to serious injury or death.
Here's what to know
Sold at ACE, TSC, and Bomgaars — as well as other home improvement, hardware, and independent power equipment stores across the country and online from November 2022 through July 2026 — the affected machines total about 42,860 in the United States and 340 in Canada.
Owners can identify the recalled machines by their orange-and-black color scheme, the DR Power logo on the motor and on the frame above the cutter head, and labels on the side of the frame that read "Premier" or "Pro." The recall includes all serial numbers for several listed models in the Pilot 7.6 and Premier 7.6 product lines.
Those models include the DR Trimmer Pilot 7.6 FPT DR MS, Pilot Recon and SD variations, and the DR Trimmer Premier 7.6 FPT DR MS and Premier Recon versions. Prices ranged from $380 to $550.
Two minor injuries involving blisters on hands and feet were reported, and 19 incidents of the trimmer mowers catching fire were reported.
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What can be done?
Anyone with a recalled trimmer mower is advised to stop using it immediately.
Instead of continuing to operate a machine that could ignite due to debris buildup, the CPSC said owners should contact DR Power Equipment for a free repair kit.
Owners who are not comfortable installing the fix themselves can also get free installation through an authorized dealer.
Owners can reach DR Power Equipment by calling 800-854-3194 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, by email at recall@drpower.com, or through its website to begin the repair process.
Because the recall includes all serial numbers within the affected models, owners should not assume their mower is exempt simply because it appears to be working normally.
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