Consumer Reactions to Walk-behind Power Lawn Mower Safety Features

Because of growing concern about walk-behind power lawn mower-related injuries, the Consumer Products Safety Commission, lawn mower manufacturers, and consumer advocates have developed improved safety standards for mowers. This project reviewed the process of developing safety standards and studied...

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Published in:Journal of public policy & marketing 1987-01, Vol.6 (1), p.181-191
Main Authors: Dudley, Sid C., Dudley, Lola Woodard, Phelps, Lonnie D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Consumer attitudes
Consumer economics
Consumer goods
Consumer goods industries
Consumers
Gasoline
Industrial market
Industrial safety
Lawns
Machines
Physical trauma
Product safety
Product standards
Regulations
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Summary:Because of growing concern about walk-behind power lawn mower-related injuries, the Consumer Products Safety Commission, lawn mower manufacturers, and consumer advocates have developed improved safety standards for mowers. This project reviewed the process of developing safety standards and studied the effectiveness of the standards, including consumer attitudes toward these product modifications. The resulting conclusions and implications have implications for the safety improvement process for a wide range of consumer products.
ISSN:0743-9156
1547-7207
DOI:10.1177/074391568700600113