CPSC2001-12-11
CPSC, Lawn-Boy Inc. Announce Recall of Power Mowers
Lawn-Boy Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
Hazard
Stress cracks can develop in the mower's fuel tank, allowing gasoline to leak and posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately and contact Lawn-Boy to arrange for a free replacement fuel tank to be installed.
Sold at
Lawn-Boy dealers, and department and home center stores sold these mowers, from December 2000 through November 2001, for between $300 and $600.
Affected count
About 90,000
Injuries reported
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.
Products
Lawn-Boy SilverPro and GoldPro Series power mowers
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Lawn-Boy-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Power-MowersDon't want to check this manually?
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