Safety regulator, The Grasshopper Company Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers
Recall 02506 · Nov 16, 2001 · The Grasshopper Co..
174
units affected
174
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02506
- Date
- Nov 16, 2001
- Company
- The Grasshopper Co..
- Units affected
- 174
- Product
- Mid-Mount Series 225/52 riding lawn mowers
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves Mid-Mount Series 225/52 riding mowers with serial numbers 5110281 through 5210414. Serial numbers are located on the right fender, under the seat.
What can happen
The fuel tank could leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact Grasshopper to arrange for installation of a replacement fuel tank, at no charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Grasshopper has received 11 reports of leaking fuel tanks on these lawnmowers. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty lawn and garden shops sold these riding mowers nationwide, from August 2000 through September 2001, for about $8,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mid-mount series 225/52 riding lawn mowers?
Consumers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact Grasshopper to arrange for installation of a replacement fuel tank, at no charge.
What is the hazard?
The fuel tank could leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
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.