Victa and Powerup Brand Walk-Behind Lawnmowers
Published 20 March 2013
Product
Briggs & Stratton engines in the following Victa and Powerup walk-behind lawnmowers manufactured from 3 December 2012 to 28 February 2013: Powerup - model # 46TB5 Bronco - model # BRA486 Corvette 500 - model # GCS464 Hawk - model # KCS464 Lawnkeeper - model # LCS464 Commando - model # CCC464 Pace - model # PCS464 Vantage - model # VCS464 Vantage - model # VMS464 Identifying features description Lawnmower serial number ranges: Powerup - model # 46TB5 from 2016383557 to 2016383616 Bronco - model # BRA486 from 2016288571 to 2016409633 Corvette 500 - model # GCS464 from 2016271636 to 2016410708 Hawk - model # KCS464 from 2016344525 to 2016407972 Lawnkeeper - model # LCS464 from 2016311432 to 2016407874 Commando - model # CCC464 from 2016344635 to 2016344734 Pace - model # PCS464 from 2016352199 to 2016410858 Vantage - model # VCS464 from 2016330261 to 2016410059 Vantage - model # VMS464 from 2016318677 to 2016409009
Why it was recalled
The engine cover can limit the travel of the throttle control lever, affecting its ability to contact the stop switch.
Hazard
The engine on affected mowers cannot be turned off in the normal manner. The defect would be evident on new units during first use.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.