CPSC recall · Reported March 5, 2002
CPSC, Murray Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers
The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a burn or fire hazard to consumers.
Murray Inc. of Brentwood, Tenn. recalled Rear-Engine Riding Mowers The recalled riding lawn mowers have 30" cutting decks. The mow….
CPSC, Murray Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers was recalled by Murray Inc. of Brentwood, Tenn. in March 5, 2002. Reason: The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a burn or fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these riding mowers immediately and discard or destroy the pr…. Verify recall #02113 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Murray Inc. of Brentwood, Tenn. issued this CPSC recall-The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a burn or fire hazard to consumers..
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- agency class
- March 5, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02113 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
Rear-Engine Riding Mowers The recalled riding lawn mowers have 30" cutting decks. The mowers were sold under Murray, Murray Select, Craftsman and Wizard brand names. The brand name is printed on the front or side of the mowers. Model numbers can be found under the seat or on a nameplate on the rear of the mower. Models included in this recall include: They were sold in four styles: 30560 30560x5 30560x60 30560x99 30565 30575x7 30575x8 30575x31 30577x7 30577x8 30577x31 502.251250 502.256210 502.256220 502.270210 502.270211 536.270212 MOM6115A59 MOM6115A89 Mid-Engine Riding Mowers The recalled mid-engine riding mowers have 30" cutting decks and the brand names "Murray" and "Yard King" printed on the front. A nameplate under the seat of the mower displays the model number. Models involved in this recall are 309005X10, 309304X8 and 309306X89.
Reason for recall
The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a burn or fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these riding mowers immediately and discard or destroy the product. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02113 |
| Date reported | March 5, 2002 |
| Date initiated | March 5, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Murray Inc. of Brentwood, Tenn. |
| Affected scope | About 89,500 |
| 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 riding mowers immediately and discard or destroy the product. The firm is out of business and a…
- Check the recall number (02113) 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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