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Husqvarna Robotic Lawnmower 435X and 535 models — fire risk

UK OPSSFireOct 20, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Husqvarna Robotic Lawnmower 435X and 535 models — fire risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a risk of fire as a result of the charging pattern, ‘stressing’ the batteries to unusual levels of degradation. It has been identified that there have been 5 reported incidents where lawnmowers have caught fire as a result of when the battery was being charged. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. The manufacturer is contacting product owners directly to arrange to replace the battery through their network of dealerships. In addition, the manufacturer is resolving the issue of battery degradation and prolonging the battery lifetime through two mandatory software updates for the affected models.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

The robotic lawnmowers freely and automatically cut grass by detecting the signal of a perimeter cable. Both models are powered by lithium-ion batteries. The mowers have a docking station for recharging. The 435X model is grey with orange on the wheels, and the 535 model is orange and grey with white wheels.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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