MTD Products Recalls Troy-Bilt Spacesavr Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

The mower can leak fuel when it is stored in the upright (vertical) storage position, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 22169
Affected scope: About 1,774

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Mtd Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio recalled This recall involves Troy-Bilt SpaceSavr™ Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers with mod….

MTD Products Recalls Troy-Bilt Spacesavr Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers Due to Fi… was recalled by Mtd Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio in June 23, 2022. Reason: The mower can leak fuel when it is stored in the upright (vertical) storage position, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the mower, store the mower horizontally only and contact the …. Verify recall #22169 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Mtd Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The mower can leak fuel when it is stored in the upright (vertical) storage position, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: June 23, 2022
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #22169 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.

Product description

This recall involves Troy-Bilt SpaceSavr™ Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers with model number TB220BXP SpaceSavr™ (12AVU2V3B66) which can be found on the white model plate located on the rear door. The mower is black with the name Troy-Bilt on the engine shroud and on the bagger.

Reason for recall

The mower can leak fuel when it is stored in the upright (vertical) storage position, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the mower, store the mower horizontally only and contact the store where purchased or Troy-Bilt to receive a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	22169
Date reported	June 23, 2022
Date initiated	June 23, 2022
Recalling firm	Mtd Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
Affected scope	About 1,774
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 the mower, store the mower horizontally only and contact the store where purchased or Troy-Bilt to re…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The mower can leak fuel when it is stored in the upright (vertical) storage position, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the mower, store the mower horizontally only and contact the store where purchased or Troy-Bilt to receive a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 23, 2022. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 22169.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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