CPSC, Lawn-Boy Announce Recall of Walk-Behind Mowers
This recall was issued September 4, 2002.
- Posted
- September 4, 2002
- Recall Number
- 02242
- Quantity
- About 36,000
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
The vendor who manufactured the mulch plates for Lawn-Boy used the wrong material, making the plates brittle and easy to crack or break if struck by a stone or stick while mowing. Objects coming through a broken plate or pieces of the plate could possibly injure the operator or bystanders.
Action Taken
Consumers should stop using these mowers in the mulching mode immediately and contact Lawn-Boy to receive a replacement cover plate.
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Incidents & Injuries
Lawn-Boy has received five reports of broken mulch plates. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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