Safety regulator, Snapper, Inc. Recall Lawn Mowers
Recall 02549 · Jul 8, 2002 · Snapper, Inc.
2,200
units affected
2,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02549
- Date
- Jul 8, 2002
- Company
- Snapper, Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,200
- Product
- Snapper lawn mowers
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
Snapper lawn mowers with model numbers 216751BV, P2167517BV and FRP 216751BV are part of this recall. The model number can be found on a white label attached to the top of the lawn mower.
What can happen
The walk-behind lawn mowers' side discharge deflector, which is sold as an accessory for these models, is defective. The material used to manufacture the side discharge deflector is not strong enough to prevent projectiles from flying out from under the mower deck, exposing consumers and by-standers to possible injuries from flying debris.
The fix
Consumers who have removed the bag and attached the side discharge deflector should stop using these walk-behind lawn mowers with the deflector and return them to their Snapper dealer immediately, for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Snapper dealers sold these mowers nationwide, from March 2002 through April 2, 2002, for about $400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled snapper lawn mowers?
Consumers who have removed the bag and attached the side discharge deflector should stop using these walk-behind lawn mowers with the deflector and return them to their Snapper dealer immediately, for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The walk-behind lawn mowers' side discharge deflector, which is sold as an accessory for these models, is defective. The material used to manufacture the side discharge deflector is not strong enough to prevent projectiles from flying out from under the mower deck, exposing consumers and by-standers to possible.
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.