DR Power PRO MAX30 Lawn Mowers Recalled Over Laceration Hazard
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Health Canada has recalled DR Power PRO MAX30 30” Deck Wide Cut Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers due to a blade control failure that poses a laceration hazard.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on August 6, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
Areazine pairs this record with the original agency URL so you can check the primary source before acting. Its related labels are recall, product-safety, cpsc, lawn-mowers.
What Happened
The blades of the lawn mower can operate without the blade control system engaged or continue to operate even after the release of the control, posing a serious laceration hazard.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall involves DR Power PRO MAX30 30” Deck Wide Cut Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers. The lawn mowers are orange and black and have the “DR” logo printed on the black clippings bag, front guard, and top of the motor. The brand “PRO MAX30” is labeled on the front handlebars. The model and serial number are printed on the left side of the mower in front of the rear wheel. Nine units were sold in Canada and approximately 320 were sold in the United States from September 2024 to September 2025.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact DR Power for a repair kit and instructions or schedule a free repair from an authorized dealer. Contact DR Power Equipment toll-free at 1-800-854-3502 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at recall@drpower.com, or visit http://www.drpower.com/recalls or https://www.drpower.com/ and click on “Product Recalls”.
Why This Matters
The hazard poses a serious laceration risk to users.
Source
Health Canada recall alert - Joint recall with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Generac Power Systems Inc.
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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Similar body length
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Similar severity timing
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Frequently Asked Questions
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