SaferProducts incident

Failure type

Fire / ignition

Incident narrative

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20160628-713D2-1578918. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Product: Husqvarna 917.380451 (rotary lawn mower). Incident: (06/24/2016)The consumer notice a pool of gas on the chassis. The consumer put a piece of paper under the mower and found out that the leak was coming from the mower. The consumer called the manufacturer and was advised to take the mower to a repair shop. The consumer also stated that the mower was becoming increasingly difficulty to start. He would have to pull the cord between 6 to twelve times before it would start. The consumer stated that the leaking gasoline can cause fire or an explosion. The consumer added he took the mower, as directed, by the Husqvarna mower shop @ 3055 Pearl Road, Medina, OH 44256 and phone # 330-723-6693. The consumer noted the mower continued to leak gasoline and he is enclosing pertinent information. The consumer also noted the Husqvarna is dangerous to operate, because leaking gas can injure the operator and damage the mower. The consumer indicated either the mower shop or Husqvarna is responsible.