Husqvarna Automower 435X and 535 All-Wheel Drive Robotic Lawnmowers
CPSC Recall #22-727 — February 17, 2022
Product
Husqvarna Automower 435X and 535 All-Wheel Drive Robotic Lawnmowers
Description
This recall involves the Husqvarna-branded Automower 435X AWD and Automower 535 AWD robotic lawnmowers, both of which are powered by lithium-ion batteries. The robotic lawnmowers freely and automatically cut grass by detecting the signal of a perimeter cable. The mowers have a docking station for recharging. The 435X model is gray with orange on the wheels, and the 535 model is orange and gray with white wheels. The Husqvarna logo is painted on the front of the lawnmower and the model number is located on the top.
Hazard
The lithium-ion battery in the lawnmower can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received five reports of batteries overheating, including two reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers and download the free software update that Husqvarna Professional Products is pushing to the recalled units. Consumers with units having more than 1,200 charging cycles will also receive a free replacement battery. Husqvarna Professional Products is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units Affected
About 1,400
Sold At
Husqvarna affiliated dealers nationwide and online at www.husqvarna.com from March 2020 through July 2021 for about $4,500.
Importer
Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina
Manufactured In
Sweden