DR Power PRO MAX30 Lawn Mowers Recalled for Laceration Hazard
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DR Power Equipment is recalling about 320 PRO MAX30 30-inch walk-behind lawn mowers due to a blade control violation that poses a serious laceration hazard.
What this CPSC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by CPSC on August 6, 2026 and geographically references United States. 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 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.
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What Happened
DR Power Equipment is recalling PRO MAX30 30" Deck Wide Cut Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers because the mowers violate the mandatory safety standard for walk-behind power lawn mowers. The blades can operate without the blade control system engaged or continue to operate after the release of the control, posing a serious laceration hazard.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves approximately 320 units sold in the United States (plus 9 sold in Canada) from September 2024 through September 2025 for between $1,600 and $1,800. Affected models are:
- DR Power PRO MAX30 10.6 FPT ES (WM25030DEN), serial numbers 3015894821 through 3017342386
- DR Power PRO MAX30 10.6 FPT MS (WM25030DMN), serial numbers 3015662325 through 3017342379
- DR Power PRO MAX30 10.6 FPT MS Recon (WM25030DMNR), serial number 3015913138 The mowers are orange and black with the "DR" logo and "PRO MAX30" branding. They were sold at independent power equipment stores nationwide and online at drpower.com.
What You Should Do
Consumers should stop using the recalled mowers immediately unless they have already received and installed a free repair kit. Contact DR Power Equipment toll-free at 877-221-4038 (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday-Friday), email recall@drpower.com, or visit http://www.drpower.com/recalls to receive a free repair kit or schedule a free repair from an authorized dealer.
Why This Matters
The recalled mowers pose a serious laceration hazard due to non-compliance with the mandatory blade control safety standard, with 19 incidents reported but no injuries.
Source
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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