MTD Recalls Craftsman and Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 22119 · Apr 14, 2022 · Mtd
6,200
units affected
6,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22119
- Date
- Apr 14, 2022
- Company
- Mtd
- Units affected
- 6,200
- Product
- Craftsman 30" Mini and Troy-Bilt TB30 Riding Lawn Mowers
- Remedy
- Repair, Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves Craftsman 30" mini and Troy-Bilt TB30 riding lawn mowers. The lawn mowers are red and black. Troy-Bilt or Craftsman are printed on the front column. Recalled lawn mowers are not marked with a green X, were manufactured from July 20, 2021 through December 17, 2022, and have serial numbers 1G20MB20001 through 1L17MB20228. The month and year of manufacture are found on the model plate label under the heading DOM for Date of Manufacture. The third and fourth characters of the serial number identify the manufacturing day. For example, serial number 1G20MB20001 would mean the mower was manufactured on the 20th day of the month of July. Months are listed A (January) through L (December). The date of manufacture, the serial number, which includes the full manufacture date, and the following model or SKU numbers can be found on the model plate label on the bottom of the seat pan: Brand Model SKU Troy-Bilt 13B726JD023 1004822873 3AC26JD023 1006771776 13AC26JD066 Craftsman 13BC26JD093 CMXGRAM1130035 13AC26JD093
What can happen
The riding mowers can fail to come to a complete stop and continue to move at a speed of about one mile per hour when the clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed, posing a low speed crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact Craftsman or Troy-Bilt for a free inspection and repair. Consumers will be assisted in contacting a local repair shop to have a replacement drive belt installed at no cost to the consumer. Pickup and delivery of the lawn mower will be arranged if necessary at no cost to the consumer.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- The Home Depot, Lowe's and hardware stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com or www.lowes.com from July 2021 through January 2022 for about $1,600.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled craftsman 30" mini and troy-bilt tb30 riding lawn mowers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact Craftsman or Troy-Bilt for a free inspection and repair. Consumers will be assisted in contacting a local repair shop to have a replacement drive belt installed at no cost to the consumer. Pickup and delivery of the lawn mower will be.
What is the hazard?
The riding mowers can fail to come to a complete stop and continue to move at a speed of about one mile per hour when the clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed, posing a low speed crash hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.