MTD Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2019-04-17). Hazards: injury. Models: 12ABR2BK793. About 5,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19737 |
| Published | 2019-04-17 |
| Last updated | 2019-04-17 |
| Products | Craftsman M350 walk-behind lawn mowers |
| Firm named in the title | MTD |
| Firms | MTD Products Inc of Cleveland, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 5,000 |
| Model numbers | 12ABR2BK793 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Lowe's stores nationwide and online at www.lowes.com from January 2019 through February 2019 for about $400. |
Description
This recall involves Craftsman M350 walk-behind, gas-powered lawn mowers with model 12ABR2BK793. The 23-inch, red lawn mowers have a black collecting bag in the rear. Craftsman is printed on the top of the bag, the engine and the upper handle. The model number and date of manufacture 01/2019 can be found on a label located on the rear discharge door.
Hazard
Sharp objects can pierce through the lawn mower's collecting bag during use and strike a user or bystander, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Craftsman Service Center to arrange for a free repair. MTD is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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