Stanley Black & Decker Recalls DeWALT Battery Walk-Behind Mowers Over Injury Hazard

Product Recalls - August 26, 2024

Stanley Black & Decker Issues Recall For Its DeWALT Battery Walk-Behind Mowers Because They Can Pose A Laceration Hazard

Stanley Black & Decker Recalls DeWALT Battery Walk-Behind Mowers Over Injury Hazard

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2024) – Stanley Black & Decker has issued a recall for its DeWALT Battery walk-behind mowers because they can seriously injure operators.

The recall date was listed as August 15, 2024. Around 46,200 units were sold, including 9,600 sold in Canada. The problem with the mowers is that water can get into the handle support while the battery is installed.

This can lead to the motor failing to shut off when the bail handle is released. Stanley Black & Decker has received 10 reports of mowers failing to shut off.

The mowers are black and yellow, with a model number of DCMWP234U2.

Liability For Lawn Mower Accidents

Thousands of people are injured in accidents involving law mowers every year. Children are particularly at risk. According to BioMed Central, “Annually, about 10,000 children are injured by lawn mowers with 5% resulting in amputations. Lawn mower-related incidents are the 3rd leading cause of pediatric amputations in the U.S.” Companies that manufacture lawn mowers should take a number of measures in order to prevent accidents.

  • Companies should ensure that their products are compliant with all safety guidelines set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
  • Companies should rigorously test their products in all the ways that they will likely be used and misused.
  • Companies should investigate all reports of accidents and malfunctions related to their products.

Companies that manufacture consumer goods have a legal obligation to ensure that those products are reasonably safe. When a company fails to create a safe product, this could form the basis of a product liability claim. There are a number of different ways that a product could be defective. For example, when a company fails to warn about the non-obvious dangers associated with their products, this could be construed as a marketing defect. Victims of lawn mower accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.

  • Lacerations
  • Amputations
  • Broken bones
  • Death

It can be hard to know where to begin after being injured by a lawn mower. Many victims will blame themselves. But the truth of the matter is that many lawn mowers have safety defects that make them unusually dangerous. Any person who is injured by a defective lawn mower may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim. A product liability attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.

Getting Legal Help After Lawn Mower Accidents

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to all of the people who have been injured in lawn mower accidents. Stanley Black & Decker should take a number of actions to prevent other safety lapses with their products. Safety should always be the number one priority for any company that sells products to the public.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a lawn mower accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of product liability attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that people are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.