CPSC, Snapper, Inc. Recall Lawn Mowers
CPSC, Snapper, Inc. Recall Lawn Mowers
Why was CPSC, Snapper, Inc. Recall Lawn Mowers recalled?
The walk-behind lawn mowers' side discharge deflector, which is sold as an accessory for these models, is defective. The material used to manufacture the side discharge deflector is not strong enough to prevent projectiles from flying out from under the mower deck, exposing consumers and by-standers to possible injuries from flying debris.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers who have removed the bag and attached the side discharge deflector should stop using these walk-behind lawn mowers with the deflector and return them to their Snapper dealer immediately, for a free replacement. Contact: For more information, contact Snapper, Inc. on (800) 935-2967. Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. or at the 935-2968. Snapper website at www.snapper.com
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
- Snapper lawn mowers
- Company
- Snapper, Inc., of McDonough, Ga.
- Quantity
- About 2,200
- Sold at
- Authorized Snapper dealers sold these mowers nationwide, from March 2002 through April 2, 2002, for about $400.
- Recall date
- July 8, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
Snapper lawn mowers with model numbers 216751BV, P2167517BV and FRP 216751BV are part of this recall. The model number can be found on a white label attached to the top of the lawn mower.