CPSC recall 02-219, announced August 6, 2002, covers MTD Products Grass Bag Attachments for MTD electric walk-behind lawn mowers (about 5,000 units). The lawn mowers have a rear-mounted grass bag that does not seal properly to the rear door of the mower, allowing grass and other debris to be thrown out at the top of the bag. Consumers who have the recalled lawn mowers should remove and dispose of the old grass bag and contact MTD to receive a free replacement bag. Recall contact: go to www.yardmachines.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.
Affected model numbers
The model numbers can be found on a model plate label on the rear discharge door of the mower.
Which products are included?
The recalled grass bags are attachments for MTD electric walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers 18A-407-000 (red body) and 18A-407-062 (green body). The model numbers can be found on a model plate label on the rear discharge door of the mower. "Yard Machines" is printed on top of the motor shroud.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The lawn mowers have a rear-mounted grass bag that does not seal properly to the rear door of the mower, allowing grass and other debris to be thrown out at the top of the bag. This could result in injury to the operator or bystanders.
Incidents and injuries
MTD Products has not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers who have the recalled lawn mowers should remove and dispose of the old grass bag and contact MTD to receive a free replacement bag.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- MTD Products
- Manufacturer
- MTD Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 02-219
- Units
- About 5,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Home improvement and mass retailers nationwide, including Lowe's, sold the recalled lawn mowers, from January 2002 through July 2002, for under $200.
Grass Bag Attachments for MTD electric walk-behind lawn mowers
CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Recall contact information
Contact MTD customer service toll-free at (888) 848- 6038 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. For additional information, consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.yardmachines.com.
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