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CPSC, Snapper, Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers
Recalled October 16, 2002 · CPSC recall 03504 · Snapper
Hazard
The side discharge chute is defective. The material used to manufacture the side discharge chute is not strong enough to prevent projectiles from flying out from under the mower deck, exposing consumers and by-standers to possible injuries from flying debris.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using their lawn mowers until the discharge chute has been replaced. Contact a Snapper dealer immediately for a free replacement.
Units
About 3,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
Snapper lawn mowers with model numbers 280922B, 281022BE, LT145H33HBV, and YZ145333BVE are part of this recall. The model number can be found on a white label attached to the top of the lawn mower. Date code 5/02 or 6/02 can be found on the discharge chute.
What to do
Consumers should stop using their lawn mowers until the discharge chute has been replaced. Contact a Snapper dealer immediately for a free replacement.
Contact
For more information, contact Snapper, Inc. on (800) 935-2967. Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. or at the Snapper web site at www.snapper.com
Product
Riding Lawn Mowers
Manufacturer(s)
Snapper, Inc., of McDonough, Ga.
Retailers
Authorized Snapper dealers sold these mowers nationwide, from May 2002 through June 2002, for between $1,099 to $2,699.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →