DR Power Equipment Pilot and Premier Trimmer Mowers Recall
Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards.
CPSC recall #27016 · announced Oct 8, 2026 · verified Oct 9, 2026
How to identify the recalled product
| Product | DR Power Equipment Pilot and Premier Trimmer Mowers |
| Category | Lawn Mowers, Not Specified |
| Units recalled | About 42,860 (In addition, about 340 were sold in Canada) |
The recall
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.
What consumers should do now
Stop using the recalled product immediately. Contact the company for the announced remedy. Do not resell or donate recalled products — it is illegal under federal law.
DR Power Equipment toll-free at 800-854-3194 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at http://drpower.com/recalls or www.drpower.com and click “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official notice title: “DR Power Equipment Recalls Pilot and Premier Trimmer Mowers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards”. Read the official CPSC notice