CPSC recall · Reported April 17, 2019
MTD Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's (Recall Alert)
Sharp objects can pierce through the lawn mower's collecting bag during use and strike a user or bystander, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Mtd Products Inc of Cleveland, Ohio recalled This recall involves Craftsman M350 walk-behind, gas-powered lawn mowers with model 12ABR….
MTD Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's (Recall Alert) was recalled by Mtd Products Inc of Cleveland, Ohio in April 17, 2019. Reason: Sharp objects can pierce through the lawn mower's collecting bag during use and strike a user or bystander, p…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Cra…. Verify recall #19737 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Mtd Products Inc of Cleveland, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-Sharp objects can pierce through the lawn mower's collecting bag during use and strike a user or bystander, p….
- None
- agency class
- April 17, 2019
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19737 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
This recall involves Craftsman M350 walk-behind, gas-powered lawn mowers with model 12ABR2BK793. The 23-inch, red lawn mowers have a black collecting bag in the rear. Craftsman is printed on the top of the bag, the engine and the upper handle. The model number and date of manufacture 01/2019 can be found on a label located on the rear discharge door.
Reason for recall
Sharp objects can pierce through the lawn mower's collecting bag during use and strike a user or bystander, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Craftsman Service Center to arrange for a free repair. MTD is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 19737 |
| Date reported | April 17, 2019 |
| Date initiated | April 17, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Mtd Products Inc of Cleveland, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 5,000 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Craftsman Service Center to arrange for a f…
- Check the recall number (19737) 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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