CPSC recall 18036
Bush Hog HDE riding lawn mowers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2017-11-15
On 2017-11-15 the CPSC announced a recall of Bush Hog HDE riding lawn mowers by Bush Hog, citing the mower blade can separate from the spindle, posing a laceration hazard to the operator or bystanders.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18036 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2017-11-15 |
| Published | 2017-11-15 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Bush Hog |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Bush Hog HDE riding lawn mowers | This recall involves Bush Hog Zero Turn Radius (ZTR) HDE riding lawn mowers sold in black with gray wheels and gray rollover protection structures (ROPs). HDE is printed on the left side of the unit beneath the seat. The mowers were manufactured on or before August 4, 2017. The manufacturing date is located on a plate on the right rear frame, underneath the fender. The 15-digit serial number includes the manufacture date in digits 9-11. Recalled mowers have a date code that represents the number of days since the beginning of the calendar year of 001 through 216 (January 1 through August 4). Mowers with a yellow bolt fastening the blade to the spindle have already been repaired.
Reason
The mower blade can separate from the spindle, posing a laceration hazard to the operator or bystanders.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Bush-Hog-Recalls-Riding-Lawn-Mowers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard
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