DR Power recalls PRO MAX30 walk-behind lawn mowers because blades may not stop or can run without the control engaged
The mower blades can run without the blade control engaged or keep spinning after the control is released, which poses a serious risk of cuts; 19 incidents were reported but no injuries.
What to do
Stop using the mower right away unless you already got a free repair kit from DR Power and it has been installed. Otherwise, contact DR Power Equipment for a free repair kit or to schedule a free repair from an authorized dealer.
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Recall details
- Product
- DR Power PRO MAX30 30" Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers
- Hazard
- The recalled 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.
- Injuries
- The manufacturer reported 19 incidents involving the mower blades staying engaged or not stopping after release of the blade control. No injuries have been reported.
- Units
- About 320 (In addition, 9 were sold in Canada)
- Where sold
- Sold at Independent power equipment stores nationwide and online at drpower.com from September 2024 through September 2025 for between $1,600 and $1,800.
- Remedy
- Repair
- Notice last updated
- August 7, 2026
- Recall date
- August 6, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
DR Power Equipment Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Laceration Hazard; Violate Mandatory Standard for Lawn Mowers
- Description
- This recall involves DR Power PRO MAX30 30" Deck Wide Cut Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers 10.6 FPT, Models: ES (WM25030DEN), MS (WM25030DMN) and MS Recon (WM25030DMNR). The lawn mowers are orange and black and have the "DR" logo printed on the black clippings bag, front guard, and top of the motor. The brand "PRO MAX30" is 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 following models and serial numbers are subject to the recall: Product Model Serial Numbers DR Power PRO MAX30 10.6 FPT ES WM25030DEN 3015894821 through 3017342386 DR Power PRO MAX30 10.6 FPT MS WM25030DMN 3015662325 through 3017342379 DR Power PRO MAX30 10.6 FPT MS Recon WM25030DMNR 3015913138 through 3015913138
- Hazard
- The recalled 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.
- Remedy
- Consumers should 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, contact DR Power to receive updated repair instructions or 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. Remedy options: Repair.
- Injuries
- The manufacturer reported 19 incidents involving the mower blades staying engaged or not stopping after release of the blade control. No injuries have been reported.
- Number of units
- About 320 (In addition, 9 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- Sold at Independent power equipment stores nationwide and online at drpower.com from September 2024 through September 2025 for between $1,600 and $1,800.
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