Thousands of lawnmowers recalled in Canada after fires in the U.S. – GLOBAL

February 7, 2025

Spring is still weeks away but for those looking ahead to lawnmower season, Health Canada has a warning to keep in mind.

Thousands of battery-powered mowers are being recalled in Canada after reports of overheating, fires and injuries in the United States.

Health Canada issued the recall alert on Thursday for several models of brushless 21-inch cordless walk-behind mowers sold by Japanese brand Ryobi that were manufactured in the United States.

“The recalled mowers have a push-on connector inside the powerhead which can overheat, posing a potential fire hazard,” Health Canada said in the recall notice.

Approximately 28,400 of the mowers were sold in Canada from February 2021 to January 2025.

In Canada, the company has received one report of overheating with fire while the mower was in use, but no injuries, as of Jan. 24, 2025, Health Canada said.

Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/11008750/lawnmower-recall-canada-fire-hazard/