CPSC2022-04-14
MTD Recalls Craftsman and Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Crash Hazard
MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio
Hazard
The riding mowers can fail to come to a complete stop and continue to move at a speed of about one mile per hour when the clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed, posing a low speed crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact Craftsman or Troy-Bilt for a free inspection and repair. Consumers will be assisted in contacting a local repair shop to have a replacement drive belt installed at no cost to the consumer. Pickup and delivery of the lawn mower will be arranged if necessary at no cost to the consumer.
Sold at
The Home Depot, Lowe's and hardware stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com or www.lowes.com from July 2021 through January 2022 for about $1,600.
Affected count
About 6,200
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Craftsman 30" Mini and Troy-Bilt TB30 Riding Lawn Mowers
Consumer contact
Craftsman toll-free at 866-864-2949 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Saturdays, or online at https://www.craftsman.com/support/safety-recalls/cmxgram1130035 or www.craftsman.com and click the "Support" tab at the top of the homepage and then scroll down to "Safety Recalls." Troy-Bilt toll-free at 888-848-6038 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, or online at https://www.troybilt.com/en_US/recall-mini-riding-mower-2022.html or www.troybilt.com and click on the "Product Recalls" link at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/MTD-Recalls-Craftsman-and-Troy-Bilt-Riding-Lawn-Mowers-Due-to-Crash-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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