Great States Recalls Earthwise Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #15153
Recall Date
2015-05-28
Manufacturer
The Great States Corporation, of Shelbyville, Ind.
Units Affected
About 1,200
Products Involved
Cordless 17-inch electric lawn mower
Hazard
The mower can start when the key is not in the starting position, posing an injury hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric mowers, remove the battery and contact Great States Corporation for a replacement mower.
Reported Injuries
None reported
Sold At
Menards stores, Seventh Avenue catalogs and online at PowerSales.com and SeventhAvenue.com from January 2014 to May 2014 for about $250.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves Earthwise cordless electric push lawn mowers with a 17-inch mowing deck. The recalled mowers have a silver motor housing and deck with a side discharge chute, a black foldable handle and a bright green bail lever, height adjustment lever and handle knobs. The mowers have a 24-volt removable, rechargeable battery. Brand name "Earthwise" and "17" appear on the front of the mowers. Model number 60517 is on the name plate on the back of the motor cover.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28