Safety regulator and Sears Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mower
Recall 02535 · May 7, 2002 · Sears Roebuck and Co.
900
units affected
900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02535
- Date
- May 7, 2002
- Company
- Sears Roebuck and Co.
- Units affected
- 900
- Product
- Craftsman Lawn Mowers
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recall involves model number 247.270250, which is visible on the model plate of the machine, located under the seat. The name Craftsman Lawn Utility Vehicle appears on the side of the mower. The recalled mower is green, has a 24" cutting deck, a 6.75 horsepower mid-mount engine, and a rear utility bed.
What can happen
Under certain operating conditions, the vehicle's transmission may fail, causing a loss of drive and brake ability. Should this occur, the potential for personal injury and/or property damage exists.
The fix
Consumers should stop using their riding lawn mowers immediately and contact Sears to schedule an appointment to have a free new transmission installed. Purchasers were notified by direct mail notification.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Sears sold these riding lawn mowers nationwide, from February 2002 to April 2002, for about $999.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled craftsman lawn mowers?
Consumers should stop using their riding lawn mowers immediately and contact Sears to schedule an appointment to have a free new transmission installed. Purchasers were notified by direct mail notification.
What is the hazard?
Under certain operating conditions, the vehicle's transmission may fail, causing a loss of drive and brake ability. Should this occur, the potential for personal injury and/or property damage exists.
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.