Recalls / 2018-01-04
SureFit Recalls Riding Lawn Mower Blade Spindle Shafts Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)
18713 · Recalled 2018-01-04 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves the SureFit blade spindle shaft/assembly with model numbers 504-00341 and 504-00346. The products were sold separately as replacement blade spindle shafts/assemblies in the aftermarket for John Deere riding lawn mowers. SureFit 504-00341 Blade Spindle Assembly Numbers Affected: 504-00346 Blade Spindle Shaft
Hazards
The blade spindle shaft can break during lawn mowing and the broken blade pieces can become projectiles. This poses a risk of an impact injury to bystanders or damage to property.
Reported injuries
SureFit has received one report of blade spindle shaft breaking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using riding lawn mowers with SureFit blade spindle shaft and/or assemblies and contact SureFit for instructions on receiving a free replacement blade spindle shaft. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SureFit™ riding lawn mower blade spindle shafts and assemblies | About 900 (In addition, about 75 were sold in Canada) |
Parties
- Importer
- MTD Products Inc., Cleveland, Ohio
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Ball Equipment, Dixie Sales, Marr Brothers, other lawn, garden from January 2017 through September 2017 for about $58 for the assembly, $20 for the shaft.
Consumer contact
SureFit toll-free at 855-971-2299 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. or online at www.mtdproducts.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Source: CPSC recall 18713. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.