CPSC, The Grasshopper Company Announce Recall of Riding
CPSC, The Grasshopper Company Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers
Why was CPSC, The Grasshopper Company Announce Recall of Riding recalled?
The fuel tank could leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact Grasshopper to arrange for installation of a replacement fuel tank, at no charge. Contact: Consumers may contact Grasshopper at (800) 337-0289 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm CT Monday thru Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Mid-Mount Series 225/52 riding lawn mowers
- Company
- The Grasshopper Co.. of Moundridge, Kan.
- Quantity
- 174
- Sold at
- Specialty lawn and garden shops sold these riding mowers nationwide, from August 2000 through September 2001, for about $8,000.
- Recall date
- November 16, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- Grasshopper has received 11 reports of leaking fuel tanks on these lawnmowers. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves Mid-Mount Series 225/52 riding mowers with serial numbers 5110281 through 5210414. Serial numbers are located on the right fender, under the seat.