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DR Power Equipment Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Laceration Hazard; Violate Mandatory Standard for Lawn Mowers
The CPSC record for this recall reports no injuries. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the recall remedy.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #26648
DR Power Equipment Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Laceration Hazard; Violate Mandatory Standard for Lawn Mowers
Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin · DR Power PRO MAX30 30" Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers
Product Description
This recall involves DR Power PRO MAX30 30" Deck Wide Cut Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers 10.6 FPT, Models: ES (WM25030DEN), MS (WM25030DMN) and MS Recon (WM25030DMNR). 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. The following models and serial numbers are subject to the recall: Product Model Serial Numbers DR Power PRO MAX30 10.6 FPT ES WM25030DEN 3015894821 through 3017342386 DR Power PRO MAX30 10.6 FPT MS WM25030DMN 3015662325 through 3017342379 DR Power PRO MAX30 10.6 FPT MS Recon WM25030DMNR 3015913138 through 3015913138
Hazard
The recalled mowers violate the mandatory safety standard for walk-behind power lawn mowers because the blades can operate without the blade control system engaged or continue to operate even after the release of the control, posing a serious laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled mowers immediately unless they have already received a free repair kit in the mail from DR Power and it has been installed. If the repair kit has not been installed, contact DR Power to receive updated repair instructions or schedule a free repair from an authorized dealer. Owners who have not received a repair kit should contact DR Power Equipment to receive a free repair kit or schedule a free repair from an authorized dealer.
Repair
Reported Injuries
The manufacturer reported 19 incidents involving the mower blades staying engaged or not stopping after release of the blade control. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC announced a voluntary recall of DR Power PRO MAX30 30" Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers on August 6, 2026. The recalled mowers violate the mandatory safety standard for walk-behind power lawn mowers because the blades can operate without the blade control system engaged or continue to operate even after the release of the control, posing a serious laceration hazard. This recall covers about 320 units (In addition, 9 were sold in Canada) and was initiated by Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin. The CPSC’s incident record for this recall states that no injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the product and schedule a free repair. Consumers can verify whether their product is affected by checking model numbers against the CPSC listing.
This recall appears in: Laceration & Sharp-Edge Hazards.
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