CPSC recall 02-060, announced December 11, 2001, covers Lawn-Boy SilverPro and GoldPro Series power mowers (about 90,000 units). Stress cracks can develop in the mower's fuel tank, allowing gasoline to leak and posing a risk of fire and burn injuries. The notice cites 400 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately and contact Lawn-Boy to arrange for a free replacement fuel tank to be installed. Recall contact: call (800) 444-8676, or go to www.lawnboy.com.
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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The decal also has a serial number starting with "21."
Which products are included?
The recalled Lawn-Boy SilverPro and GoldPro Series are walk-behind, 21- inch mowers powered by 2-cycle Duraforce engines. "Duraforce" is written on the top of the recoil starter. A decal on the right rear of the mower's housing has one of the following model numbers: 10247, 10252, 10323, 10324, 10424, 10550 or 10552. The decal also has a serial number starting with "21."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Stress cracks can develop in the mower's fuel tank, allowing gasoline to leak and posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.
Incidents and injuries
Lawn-Boy received nearly 400 reports of fuel tanks on these mowers leaking, and one report of a fire. No injuries or property damage were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately and contact Lawn-Boy to arrange for a free replacement fuel tank to be installed.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Lawn-Boy
- Manufacturer
- Lawn-Boy Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 02-060
- Units
- About 90,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Lawn-Boy dealers, and department and home center stores sold these mowers, from December 2000 through November 2001, for between $300 and $600.
Lawn-Boy SilverPro and GoldPro Series power mowers
CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Recall contact information
To locate the nearest Lawn-Boy service dealer or for more information, consumers should call Lawn-Boy at (800) 444-8676 anytime, or go to the firm's web site at www.lawnboy.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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