Safety regulator, Lawn-Boy Inc. Announce Recall of Power Mowers
Recall 02060 · Dec 11, 2001 · Lawn-Boy Inc.
90,000
units affected
90,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02060
- Date
- Dec 11, 2001
- Company
- Lawn-Boy Inc.
- Units affected
- 90,000
- Product
- Lawn-Boy SilverPro and GoldPro Series power mowers
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled Lawn-Boy SilverPro and GoldPro Series are walk-behind, 21- inch mowers powered by 2-cycle Duraforce engines. "Duraforce" is written on the top of the recoil starter. A decal on the right rear of the mower's housing has one of the following model numbers: 10247, 10252, 10323, 10324, 10424, 10550 or 10552. The decal also has a serial number starting with "21."
What can happen
Stress cracks can develop in the mower's fuel tank, allowing gasoline to leak and posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately and contact Lawn-Boy to arrange for a free replacement fuel tank to be installed.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Lawn-Boy received nearly 400 reports of fuel tanks on these mowers leaking, and one report of a fire. No injuries or property damage were reported.
- Sold at
- Lawn-Boy dealers, and department and home center stores sold these mowers, from December 2000 through November 2001, for between $300 and $600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lawn-boy silverpro and goldpro series power mowers?
Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately and contact Lawn-Boy to arrange for a free replacement fuel tank to be installed.
What is the hazard?
Stress cracks can develop in the mower's fuel tank, allowing gasoline to leak and posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.
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.