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DR Power Lawn Mowers Recalled Over Laceration Hazard

Generac Power Systems has recalled about 320 walk-behind power lawn mowers after reports that the blades can remain engaged after the control is released.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 19, 2026, 7:30 p.m. ET
On August 6, 2026, the Consumer Product Safety Commission () issued recall notice for about 320 DR Power PRO MAX30 30" Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers, in addition to 9 units sold in Canada. According to the recall notice, the 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. The recalled mowers were manufactured by . The notice describes them as orange and black, with the "DR" logo printed on the black clippings bag, front guard, and top of the motor, and the brand "PRO MAX30" 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 recall notice lists the affected units in a table headed "Product Model Serial Numbers." Owners should check the plate on their own machine against the Model Serial ranges below, exactly as the prints them: - DR Power PRO MAX30 10.6 FPT ES — Model WM25030DEN — Model Serial 3015894821 through 3017342386 - DR Power PRO MAX30 10.6 FPT MS — Model WM25030DMN — Model Serial 3015662325 through 3017342379 - DR Power PRO MAX30 10.6 FPT MS Recon — Model WM25030DMNR — Model Serial 3015913138 through 3015913138 A serial number outside these ranges is not covered by the notice; a serial number falling within them is. According to reference entries from Wikipedia and HowStuffWorks, walk-behind rotary lawn mowers use a horizontal blade spinning inside a protective deck to cut grass. Generac Power Systems, the manufacturer, reported 19 incidents involving the mower blades staying engaged or not stopping after release of the blade control, according to the notice. No injuries have been reported. The recall notice advises consumers to 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, owners should contact DR Power to receive updated repair instructions or to 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.

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