CPSC recall 03-504, announced October 16, 2002, covers Snapper Riding Lawn Mowers (about 3,000 units). The side discharge chute is defective. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using their lawn mowers until the discharge chute has been replaced. Recall contact: call (800) 935-2967, or go to www.snapper.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 number can be found on a white label attached to the top of the lawn mower.
Which products are included?
Snapper lawn mowers with model numbers 280922B, 281022BE, LT145H33HBV, and YZ145333BVE are part of this recall. The model number can be found on a white label attached to the top of the lawn mower. Date code 5/02 or 6/02 can be found on the discharge chute.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Snapper
- Manufacturer
- Snapper, Inc., of McDonough, Ga.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 03-504
- Units
- About 3,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Snapper dealers sold these mowers nationwide, from May 2002 through June 2002, for between $1,099 to $2,699.
Riding Lawn Mowers
CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Snapper, Inc. on (800) 935-2967. Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. or at the Snapper web site at www.snapper.com
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