More than 40,000 DR Power Equipment trimmer mowers are being pulled back after catching fire 19 times, with two of those incidents leaving people with blisters on their hands and feet. The recalled Pilot and Premier models were sold at hardware and farm-supply stores across the country and online for years, and the warning is blunt: stop using them right away.
The recall covers DR Power Equipment Pilot and Premier walk-behind trimmer mowers, according to newsnationnow.com. The products were sold at Ace, TSC, Bomgaars and other home improvement, hardware and independent power equipment stores nationwide, as well as online at drpower.com, from November 2022 through July 2026. Prices ranged from $380 to $550, the outlet reports.
The hazard comes down to buildup: grass and debris can accumulate inside the trimmer mowers and ignite, creating a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards, per the same report. DR Power Equipment has received 19 reports of the trimmer mowers catching fire, and two of those incidents involved minor injuries, including blisters on hands and feet, according to a recall notice shared via prnewswire.com.
What to Do if You Own One
Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled products immediately and contact DR Power Equipment for a free repair kit, the newsnationnow.com report states. Anyone with questions can reach the company at 800-854-3194 or by emailing [email protected]. The Boston 25 News recall alert notes that owners who would rather not install the kit themselves can also contact the company for help installing it.
Those details line up with what the newsnationnow.com account describes: consumers are advised to stop using the recalled products and reach out for the free repair kit, with the company available to assist with installation. Anyone unsure whether their mower is covered should hold off on using it until they have confirmed with DR Power Equipment directly.
Why the Fire Risk Matters
Trimmer mowers like these are designed to chew through thick grass and brush, which is exactly the kind of material the recall notice says can build up inside the machine and ignite. Grass and debris accumulating inside the machine can ignite, creating a fire and burn hazard capable of causing serious injury or death, according to the newsnationnow.com report.
With nearly four years of sales behind these machines and more fall and spring mowing ahead, owners of Pilot or Premier models bought in that November 2022 to July 2026 window have reason to check in with the manufacturer sooner rather than later. The free repair kit is the company's fix, and the phone line and email address are there for anyone who needs help sorting out whether their machine is part of the recall.
