CPSC recall 01-521, announced August 28, 2001, covers Snapper walk-behind rotary lawn mowers with model number MR216015T (20,000 units). Lawn mowers that have a serial number beginning with a 0 may exhibit improper blade retention that could injure the operator or a bystander, if the blade separates from the mower's housing. Consumers who have not received a notice from Snapper regarding this matter or have not been contacted by their Snapper dealer should stop using the MR216015T immediately and return it to the Snapper dealer where purchased, for an inspection and possible repair. Recall contact: call (800) 935-2967, or go to www.snapper.com.
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Affected model numbers
The recall involves walk-behind rotary lawn mowers with model number MR216015T.
Which products are included?
The recall involves walk-behind rotary lawn mowers with model number MR216015T. All of the recalled units have Tecumseh engines. Serial numbers are located on a silver label on the rear of the deck behind the engine as indicated by an arrow in the image.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Lawn mowers that have a serial number beginning with a 0 may exhibit improper blade retention that could injure the operator or a bystander, if the blade separates from the mower's housing. In addition, all Snapper mowers purchased after January 1, 2001, with serial numbers between 11020001 and 11024924, may have crankshafts that also adversely affect blade retention and require modification by a Snapper dealer.
Incidents and injuries
No reports of blade separation have been received. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers who have not received a notice from Snapper regarding this matter or have not been contacted by their Snapper dealer should stop using the MR216015T immediately and return it to the Snapper dealer where purchased, for an inspection and possible repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Snapper walk-behind rotary lawn
- Manufacturer
- Snapper Inc., of McDonough, Ga.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 01-521
- Units
- 20,000
- Sold at / sales period
- The recalled mowers were sold nationwide through Snapper dealers, between September 1, 1999 and July 1, 2001, for between $300 and $360.
Snapper walk-behind rotary lawn mowers with model number MR216015T
CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, contact the Snapper Customer Relations Center at (800) 935-2967 between 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDST Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDST on Saturday. Consumers can also contact Snapper through their web site at www.snapper.com
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