DR Power Equipment Recalls Pilot and Premier Trimmer Mowers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards

Official recall facts

CPSC published recall 27016 on 2026-10-08. Check the product description and official notice to determine which items are affected.

Hazard

• Grass and debris can accumulate in the trimmer mowers and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.

Official remedy

• Consumers should stop using the recalled trimmer mowers immediately and contact DR Power Equipment for a free repair kit. If consumers have concerns about installing the repair kit, contact DR Power Equipment to schedule a free repair installation from an authorized dealer.

DR Power Equipment toll-free at 800-854-3194 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@drpower.com or online at http://drpower.com/recalls or www.drpower.com and click “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.

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Products

• DR Power Equipment Pilot and Premier Trimmer Mowers

Deterministic enrichment

• Product identifiers: DR Power Equipment Pilot and Premier Trimmer Mowers
• Hazard categories: fire, burn
• Explicit remedy actions: stop use, repair

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Description

This recall involves DR Power Equipment Pilot and Premier walk-behind trimmer mowers. The trimmer mowers are orange and black and have the DR Power logo on the top of the motor and on the top of the frame above the cutter head. The trimmer mowers are labeled “Premier” or “Pro” on the side of the frame. The model numbers are printed on a label located on the side of the product’s frame.

Reported incidents: The firm has received 19 reports of incidents involving the trimmer mowers catching fire, including two reports of minor injuries such as blisters on hands and feet.

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