Safety regulator, MTD Products Inc. Announce Recall of Grass Bags Used On Electric Lawn Mowers
Recall 02219 · Aug 6, 2002 · MTD Products Inc.
5,000
units affected
5,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02219
- Date
- Aug 6, 2002
- Company
- MTD Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,000
- Product
- Grass Bag Attachments for MTD electric walk-behind lawn mowers
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers who have the recalled lawn mowers should remove and dispose of the old grass bag and contact MTD to receive a free replacement bag.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- MTD Products has not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Home improvement and mass retailers nationwide, including Lowe's, sold the recalled lawn mowers, from January 2002 through July 2002, for under $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled grass bag attachments for mtd electric walk-behind lawn mowers?
Consumers who have the recalled lawn mowers should remove and dispose of the old grass bag and contact MTD to receive a free replacement bag.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.