CPSC, Snapper Announce Recall of Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-08-28 · 01521
Hazards
Lawn mowers that have a serial number beginning with a 0 may exhibit improper blade retention that could injure the operator or a bystander, if the blade separates from the mower's housing. In addition, all Snapper mowers purchased after January 1, 2001, with serial numbers between 11020001 and 11024924, may have crankshafts that also adversely affect blade retention and require modification by a Snapper dealer.
Recall
Number
01521
Date
2001-08-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Snapper walk-behind rotary lawn mowers with model number MR216015T
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Snapper Inc., of McDonough, Ga.
Retailer(s)
The recalled mowers were sold nationwide through Snapper dealers, between September 1, 1999 and July 1, 2001, for between $300 and $360.
Description
The recall involves walk-behind rotary lawn mowers with model number MR216015T. All of the recalled units have Tecumseh engines. Serial numbers are located on a silver label on the rear of the deck behind the engine as indicated by an arrow in the image.