| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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| May 20, 1987 |
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| Release # 87-029 |
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Brister's Thunder Kart Lawn Mowers Recalled
WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Brister's Thunder Karts, Inc., Roseland, Louisiana, announced today that it is recalling its High Wheel "Champ" walk-behind power lawn mowers because they do not comply with federal safety standards in effect since 1982. The lawn mowers fail to meet the 3-second blade stopping time requirement and do not have a protective foot shield to prevent contact with the rotating mower blade. The recall covers only those lawn mowers which were purchased by consumers for their personal use and does not include lawn mowers which are intended for industrial/commercial/professional uses.
The lawn mowers, which are called "high wheelers" because the rear wheels on the mowers are larger than the front wheels, are available in two models: model B-21, with a 2l-inch cutting blade and a 4 horsepower motor; and model B-24, with a 24-inch cutting blade and a 5 horsepower motor, available in both push type and self-propelled. The suggested retail price ranges from $319.00 to $599.00 each. Approximately 1200 units have been sold to retailers located in Mississippi and Louisiana. While neither the Consumer Product Safety Commission nor Brister's Thunder Karts knows of any injuries involving these lawn mowers, they present a risk of serious injuries to hands and feet as a result of contact with the rotating lawn mower blade.
Consumers who purchased the mowers from 1982 through 1986 are urged to bring the mowers back to the retailer where purchased so that they may be modified to comply with the safety standard at no cost. Consumers may also contact Mr. Charles Brister, c/o Brister's Thunder Karts, Inc., PO Box 324, Roseland, Louisiana 70456, or call the company collect at (504) 748-7488.
Additional information about this recall may also be obtained by calling the CPSC toll-free hotline number at 800-638-CPSC. A teletype- writer for the hearing impaired is (301) 595-7054.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov
CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals - contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054 for the hearing impaired. Consumers can obtain news release and recall information at www.cpsc.gov, on Twitter @OnSafety or by subscribing to CPSC's free e-mail newsletters.