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CPSC: Kyodo America recalls LawnBott robotic lawn mowers over blade laceration hazard (2008)

On April 25, 2008, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Kyodo America Industries recalled LawnBott robotic lawn mowers (models LB2000, LB2100, LB3000, LB3200), manufactured by Zucchetti Centro Sistemi, because the cutting blades can continue rotating when the mower is lifted and the side shield spacing can allow foot contact with the blade, posing a laceration hazard.

CPSC reported about 530 units recalled, with 1 report of minor lacerations from the moving blade. Remedy: free repair for registered owners. (CPSC Recall 08256.)

Occurred 2008-04-25

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What happened in CPSC: Kyodo America recalls LawnBott robotic lawn mowers over blade laceration hazard (2008)?
On April 25, 2008, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Kyodo America Industries recalled LawnBott robotic lawn mowers (models LB2000, LB2100, LB3000, LB3200), manufactured by Zucchetti Centro Sistemi, because the cutting blades can continue rotating when the mower is lifted and the side shield spacing can allow foot contact with the blade, posing a laceration hazard. CPSC reported about 530 units recalled, with 1 report of minor lacerations from the moving blade. Remedy: free repair for registered owners. (CPSC Recall 08256.)
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The incident is recorded as occurring on April 25, 2008 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
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