CPSC recall · Reported August 28, 2001
CPSC, Snapper Announce Recall of Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers
Lawn mowers that have a serial number beginning with a 0 may exhibit improper blade retention that could injure the operator or a bystander, if the blade separates from the mower'…
Snapper Inc., of McDonough, Ga. recalled The recall involves walk-behind rotary lawn mowers with model number MR216015T. All of th….
CPSC, Snapper Announce Recall of Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers was recalled by Snapper Inc., of McDonough, Ga. in August 28, 2001. Reason: Lawn mowers that have a serial number beginning with a 0 may exhibit improper blade retention that could inju…. Remedy: Consumers who have not received a notice from Snapper regarding this matter or have not b…. Verify recall #01521 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Snapper Inc., of McDonough, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-Lawn mowers that have a serial number beginning with a 0 may exhibit improper blade retention that could inju….
- None
- agency class
- 20K units
- affected scope
- August 28, 2001
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01521 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recall involves walk-behind rotary lawn mowers with model number MR216015T. All of the recalled units have Tecumseh engines. Serial numbers are located on a silver label on the rear of the deck behind the engine as indicated by an arrow in the image.
Reason for recall
Lawn mowers that have a serial number beginning with a 0 may exhibit improper blade retention that could injure the operator or a bystander, if the blade separates from the mower's housing. In addition, all Snapper mowers purchased after January 1, 2001, with serial numbers between 11020001 and 11024924, may have crankshafts that also adversely affect blade retention and require modification by a Snapper dealer.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers who have not received a notice from Snapper regarding this matter or have not been contacted by their Snapper dealer should stop using the MR216015T immediately and return it to the Snapper dealer where purchased, for an inspection and possible repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01521 |
| Date reported | August 28, 2001 |
| Date initiated | August 28, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Snapper Inc., of McDonough, Ga. |
| Affected scope | 20,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers who have not received a notice from Snapper regarding this matter or have not been contacted by their Snapper dealer sh…
- Check the recall number (01521) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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