CPSC, MTD Products Inc. Announce Recall of Grass Bags Used On Electric Lawn Mowers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-08-06 · 02219
Hazards
The lawn mowers have a rear-mounted grass bag that does not seal properly to the rear door of the mower, allowing grass and other debris to be thrown out at the top of the bag. This could result in injury to the operator or bystanders.
Recall
Number
02219
Date
2002-08-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Grass Bag Attachments for MTD electric walk-behind lawn mowers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
MTD Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
Retailer(s)
Home improvement and mass retailers nationwide, including Lowe's, sold the recalled lawn mowers, from January 2002 through July 2002, for under $200.
Description
The recalled grass bags are attachments for MTD electric walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers 18A-407-000 (red body) and 18A-407-062 (green body). The model numbers can be found on a model plate label on the rear discharge door of the mower. "Yard Machines" is printed on top of the motor shroud.