CPSC recall 02-113, announced March 5, 2002, covers Rear-engine and Mid-engine Riding Lawn Mower (about 89,500 units). The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a burn or fire hazard to consumers. The notice cites 950 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these riding mowers immediately and discard or destroy the product. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772 or 301-595-7054.
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Affected model numbers
Model numbers can be found under the seat or on a nameplate on the rear of the mower.
Which products are included?
Rear-Engine Riding Mowers The recalled riding lawn mowers have 30" cutting decks. The mowers were sold under Murray, Murray Select, Craftsman and Wizard brand names. The brand name is printed on the front or side of the mowers. Model numbers can be found under the seat or on a nameplate on the rear of the mower. Models included in this recall include: They were sold in four styles: 30560 30560x5 30560x60 30560x99 30565 30575x7 30575x8 30575x31 30577x7 30577x8 30577x31 502.251250 502.256210 502.256220 502.270210 502.270211 536.270212 MOM6115A59 MOM6115A89 Mid-Engine Riding Mowers The recalled mid-engine riding mowers have 30" cutting decks and the brand names "Murray" and "Yard King" printed on the front. A nameplate under the seat of the mower displays the model number. Models involved in this recall are 309005X10, 309304X8 and 309306X89.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a burn or fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Murray had received 950 reports of fuel tanks leaking. These leaks resulted in six reports of fires, including one report of minor burns.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these riding mowers immediately and discard or destroy the product. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Rear-engine and Mid-engine Riding Lawn
- Manufacturer
- Murray Inc. of Brentwood, Tenn.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 02-113
- Units
- About 89,500
- Sold at / sales period
- Department and hardware stores, including Sears, Western Auto and Home Depot, sold the riding mowers nationwide, from January 1995 through January 2002, for between $700 and $1,200.
Rear-engine and Mid-engine Riding Lawn Mower
CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Recall contact information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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