CPSC, Snapper, Inc. Recall Lawn Mowers

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-07-08). Models: 216751BV, P2167517BV. About 2,200 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`02549`
Published	2002-07-08
Last updated	2025-11-07
Product category	Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Products	Snapper lawn mowers
Firm named in the title	Snapper, Inc.
Firms	Snapper, Inc., of McDonough, Ga. (manufacturer)
Units (US)	2,200
Model numbers	`216751BV`, `P2167517BV`
Remedy classes	replace, stop use
Sold	Authorized Snapper dealers sold these mowers nationwide, from March 2002 through April 2, 2002, for about $400.

Description

Snapper lawn mowers with model numbers 216751BV, P2167517BV and FRP 216751BV are part of this recall. The model number can be found on a white label attached to the top of the lawn mower.

Hazard

The walk-behind lawn mowers' side discharge deflector, which is sold as an accessory for these models, is defective. The material used to manufacture the side discharge deflector is not strong enough to prevent projectiles from flying out from under the mower deck, exposing consumers and by-standers to possible injuries from flying debris.

Remedy

Consumers who have removed the bag and attached the side discharge deflector should stop using these walk-behind lawn mowers with the deflector and return them to their Snapper dealer immediately, for a free replacement.

Incidents and injuries

None reported.

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