CPSC recall · Reported December 11, 2001
CPSC, Lawn-Boy Inc. Announce Recall of Power Mowers
Stress cracks can develop in the mower's fuel tank, allowing gasoline to leak and posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.
Lawn-Boy Inc., of Bloomington, Minn. recalled The recalled Lawn-Boy SilverPro and GoldPro Series are walk-behind, 21- inch mowers power….
CPSC, Lawn-Boy Inc. Announce Recall of Power Mowers was recalled by Lawn-Boy Inc., of Bloomington, Minn. in December 11, 2001. Reason: Stress cracks can develop in the mower's fuel tank, allowing gasoline to leak and posing a risk of fire and b…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately and contact Lawn-Boy to arr…. Verify recall #02060 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Lawn-Boy Inc., of Bloomington, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-Stress cracks can develop in the mower's fuel tank, allowing gasoline to leak and posing a risk of fire and b….
- None
- agency class
- December 11, 2001
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02060 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.
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Product description
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."
Reason for recall
Stress cracks can develop in the mower's fuel tank, allowing gasoline to leak and posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately and contact Lawn-Boy to arrange for a free replacement fuel tank to be installed.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02060 |
| Date reported | December 11, 2001 |
| Date initiated | December 11, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Lawn-Boy Inc., of Bloomington, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 90,000 |
| 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 should stop using these recalled mowers immediately and contact Lawn-Boy to arrange for a free replacement fuel tank to…
- Check the recall number (02060) 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
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