Recalls / 2001-12-11
CPSC, Lawn-Boy Inc. Announce Recall of Power Mowers
02060 · Recalled 2001-12-11 · CPSC page
Description
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."
Hazards
Stress cracks can develop in the mower's fuel tank, allowing gasoline to leak and posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.
Reported 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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately and contact Lawn-Boy to arrange for a free replacement fuel tank to be installed.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn-Boy SilverPro and GoldPro Series power mowers | About 90,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Lawn-Boy Inc.
- Sold at
- Lawn-Boy dealers, department, home center stores sold these mowers, from December 2000 through November 2001, for, $600.
Consumer contact
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
Source: CPSC recall 02060. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.