16 CFR part 1205
Safety Standard for Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers
On CPSC's GCC list
Scope
GCC list: Walk-behind rotary and reel-type power lawn mowers (performance requirements apply to rotary mowers; labeling to both); reel-type mowers excluded from some requirements (1205.1(c)).
Certificate and testing
- The rule is on CPSC's list of rules requiring a General Certificate of Conformity.
- The rule is not on CPSC's third-party testing list, so testing by a CPSC-accepted lab is not listed as required for children's products under this rule.
eFiling citation codes
Codes from CPSC's citation list that go on the certificate in the Registry.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1205 | 16 CFR 1205 Safety Standard for Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers |
Product types that use this rule
Sources
Last verified 2026-10-18; pending review by a compliance consultant. General information, not legal advice. Confirm with your lab and attorney.