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MTD Recalls Craftsman and Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Crash Hazard

Reported: April 14, 2022 Initiated: April 14, 2022 #22119

Product Description

This recall involves Craftsman 30" mini and Troy-Bilt TB30 riding lawn mowers. The lawn mowers are red and black. Troy-Bilt or Craftsman are printed on the front column. Recalled lawn mowers are not marked with a green X, were manufactured from July 20, 2021 through December 17, 2022, and have serial numbers 1G20MB20001 through 1L17MB20228. The month and year of manufacture are found on the model plate label under the heading DOM for Date of Manufacture. The third and fourth characters of the serial number identify the manufacturing day. For example, serial number 1G20MB20001 would mean the mower was manufactured on the 20th day of the month of July. Months are listed A (January) through L (December). The date of manufacture, the serial number, which includes the full manufacture date, and the following model or SKU numbers can be found on the model plate label on the bottom of the seat pan: Brand Model SKU Troy-Bilt 13B726JD023 1004822873 3AC26JD023 1006771776 13AC26JD066 Craftsman 13BC26JD093 CMXGRAM1130035 13AC26JD093

Reason for Recall

The riding mowers can fail to come to a complete stop and continue to move at a speed of about one mile per hour when the clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed, posing a low speed crash hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact Craftsman or Troy-Bilt for a free inspection and repair. Consumers will be assisted in contacting a local repair shop to have a replacement drive belt installed at no cost to the consumer. Pickup and delivery of the lawn mower will be arranged if necessary at no cost to the consumer.

Details

Units Affected
About 6,200
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/MTD-Recalls-Craftsman-and-Troy-Bilt-Riding-Lawn-Mowers-Due-to-Crash-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves Craftsman 30" mini and Troy-Bilt TB30 riding lawn mowers. The lawn mowers are red and black. Troy-Bilt or Craftsman are printed on the front column. Recalled lawn mowers are not marked with a green X, were manufactured from July 20, 2021 through December 17, 2022, and have serial numbers 1G20MB20001 through 1L17MB20228. The month and year of manufacture are found on the model plate label under the heading DOM for Date of Manufacture. The third and fourth characters of the serial number identify the manufacturing day. For example, serial number 1G20MB20001 would mean the mower was manufactured on the 20th day of the month of July. Months are listed A (January) through L (December). The date of manufacture, the serial number, which includes the full manufacture date, and the following model or SKU numbers can be found on the model plate label on the bottom of the seat pan: Brand Model SKU Troy-Bilt 13B726JD023 1004822873 3AC26JD023 1006771776 13AC26JD066 Craftsman 13BC26JD093 CMXGRAM1130035 13AC26JD093. Recalled by MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio. Units affected: About 6,200.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The riding mowers can fail to come to a complete stop and continue to move at a speed of about one mile per hour when the clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed, posing a low speed crash hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact Craftsman or Troy-Bilt for a free inspection and repair. Consumers will be assisted in contacting a local repair shop to have a replacement drive belt installed at no cost to the consumer. Pickup and delivery of the lawn mower will be arranged if necessary at no cost to the consumer.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 14, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 22119.

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