Recalls / 2004-03-23

CPSC, Murray Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers and Lawn Tractors

04103 · Recalled 2004-03-23 · CPSC page

Description

The recall includes certain 20-, 21-, and 22-inch walk-behind lawn mowers; certain 30-inch mid-engine riding lawn mowers; certain 38-, 40-, 42-, and 46-inch lawn tractors; and certain 46-inch garden tractors. They are red, black or gray. "Murray" is written on the body of the mowers. The model number can be found on the unit's nameplate located under the seat of the lawn tractors and at the rear of the mower housing on the walk-behind mowers. The following model numbers are included in recall: 309029X92 387002X92 405000X8 425620X92 425001X8 425014X92 425015X92 461004X92 465306X8 201010X18 20112X92 218950X92 22265X8 223310X8 224110X8 225113X92 226111X92

Hazards

Plastic components on these lawn mowers and lawn tractors can crack, if they are struck by an object thrown from the blade. Objects can be ejected from the mower unexpectedly and could hit nearby consumers.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using this product immediately and discard or destroy it. The firm is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Murray lawn mowers, lawn tractors, and garden tractors		About 8,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Murray, Inc.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Northern Tool nationwide, from November 2003 through February 2004. The walk-behind mowers sold for, $368. The riding mowers sold for, 748.

Consumer contact

The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

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Source: CPSC recall 04103. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.