Recall #02-549 · Published July 8, 2002
Snapper lawn mowers
CPSC published a recall notice for Snapper lawn mowers from Snapper lawn on July 8, 2002. CPSC identifies this hazard: The walk-behind lawn mowers' side discharge deflector, which is sold as an accessory for these models, is defective. The material used to manufacture the side discharge deflector 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. The official remedy states: Consumers who have removed the bag and attached the side discharge deflector should stop using these walk-behind lawn mowers with the deflector and return them to their Snapper dealer immediately, for a free replacement.
Why it was recalled
The walk-behind lawn mowers' side discharge deflector, which is sold as an accessory for these models, is defective. The material used to manufacture the side discharge deflector 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.
Official remedy
Consumers who have removed the bag and attached the side discharge deflector should stop using these walk-behind lawn mowers with the deflector and return them to their Snapper dealer immediately, for a free replacement.
- Brand
- Snapper lawn
- Recall published
- July 8, 2002
- Units
- About 2,200
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Snapper dealers sold these mowers nationwide, from March 2002 through April 2, 2002, for about $400.