Recall 02-219, published August 6, 2002
MTD Products Grass Bag Attachments for MTD electric walk-behind lawn mowers
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
18A-407-000The model numbers can be found on a model plate label on the rear discharge door of the mower.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Official 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.
- Brand
- MTD Products
- Recall published
- August 6, 2002
- Category
- Power Tools
- Units
- About 5,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Home improvement and mass retailers nationwide, including Lowe's, sold the recalled lawn mowers, from January 2002 through July 2002, for under $200.
