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CPSC, Lawn-Boy Inc. Announce Recall of Power Mowers

Reported: December 11, 2001 Initiated: December 11, 2001 #02060

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

Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately and contact Lawn-Boy to arrange for a free replacement fuel tank to be installed.

Details

Units Affected
About 90,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Lawn-Boy-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Power-Mowers

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.". Recalled by Lawn-Boy Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.. Units affected: About 90,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Stress cracks can develop in the mower's fuel tank, allowing gasoline to leak and posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately and contact Lawn-Boy to arrange for a free replacement fuel tank to be installed.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 11, 2001. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02060.

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