CPSC, MTD Products Inc. Announce Recall of Grass Bags Used On Electric Lawn Mowers

Recalled August 6, 2002 · CPSC recall 02219 · MTD Products

Recalled Grass Bag Attachment with MTD electric walk-behind lawn mower

Hazard

The lawn mowers have a rear-mounted grass bag that does not seal properly to the rear door of the mower, allowing grass and other debris to be thrown out at the top of the bag. This could result in injury to the operator or bystanders.

Remedy

Consumers who have the recalled lawn mowers should remove and dispose of the old grass bag and contact MTD to receive a free replacement bag.

Units

About 5,000

Incidents / injuries

MTD Products has not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Description

The recalled grass bags are attachments for MTD electric walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers 18A-407-000 (red body) and 18A-407-062 (green body). The model numbers can be found on a model plate label on the rear discharge door of the mower. "Yard Machines" is printed on top of the motor shroud.

What to do

Consumers who have the recalled lawn mowers should remove and dispose of the old grass bag and contact MTD to receive a free replacement bag.

Contact

Contact MTD customer service toll-free at (888) 848- 6038 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. For additional information, consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.yardmachines.com.

Product

Grass Bag Attachments for MTD electric walk-behind lawn mowers

Manufacturer(s)

MTD Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio

Retailers

Home improvement and mass retailers nationwide, including Lowe's, sold the recalled lawn mowers, from January 2002 through July 2002, for under $200.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →