CPSC, Lawn-Boy Inc. Announce Recall of Power Mowers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-12-11). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 10247, 10252, 10323, 10324, 10424, 10550…. About 90,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02060 |
| Published | 2001-12-11 |
| Last updated | 2025-08-06 |
| Product category | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products | Lawn-Boy SilverPro and GoldPro Series power mowers |
| Firm named in the title | Lawn-Boy Inc. |
| Firms | Lawn-Boy Inc., of Bloomington, Minn. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 90,000 |
| Model numbers | 10247, 10252, 10323, 10324, 10424, 10550, 10552 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Lawn-Boy dealers, and department and home center stores sold these mowers, from December 2000 through November 2001, for between $300 and $600. |
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."
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.
Incidents and 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.
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