U.S.RECALL ALERT

More Than 40,000 Lawn Mowers Recalled Over Serious Fire Risk

The recalled mowers can catch fire, and owners are being told to stop using them and check the model list; check before you mow.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Tonight
Published 6:14 PM ET, Saturday, October 10, 2026

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First reported by People.com: “More Than 40,000 Lawn Mowers Recalled Over Serious Fire Risk: What to Know”.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 6:14 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.

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People.comMore Than 40,000 Lawn Mowers Recalled Over Serious Fire Risk: What to Know

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWelcome back. More than forty thousand lawn mowers have been recalled because of a serious fire risk.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo the thing that cuts your grass might also cook your garage.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe recall covers the units sold, and owners are told to stop using them and check whether theirs is on the list.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA mower that catches fire. In October. The lawns are doomed, and so are we.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDale, it's a recall. The system is working.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe system is working after the fires.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFair.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCheck the model number. Takes one minute. Your garage will thank you.