Recall #03-504 · Published October 16, 2002
Riding Lawn Mowers
CPSC published a recall notice for Riding Lawn Mowers from Riding Lawn on October 16, 2002. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using their lawn mowers until the discharge chute has been replaced. Contact a Snapper dealer immediately for a free replacement.
Why it was recalled
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.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using their lawn mowers until the discharge chute has been replaced. Contact a Snapper dealer immediately for a free replacement.
- Brand
- Riding Lawn
- Recall published
- October 16, 2002
- Units
- About 3,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Snapper dealers sold these mowers nationwide, from May 2002 through June 2002, for between $1,099 to $2,699.