Snapper Recalls Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers Due to Blade Retention Risk
Snapper is recalling 20,000 walk-behind rotary lawn mowers because the blade may separate from the housing, posing an injury risk to operators or bystanders.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the blade could separate and injure the operator or bystander, but the source explicitly states that no injuries or blade separations have been reported.
Plain-English summary
Snapper Inc. is recalling approximately 20,000 walk-behind rotary lawn mowers with model number MR216015T. The recall involves units equipped with Tecumseh engines that were sold nationwide through Snapper dealers between September 1, 1999, and July 1, 2001, for prices between $300 and $360.
The recall is being issued because mowers with serial numbers beginning with 0 may exhibit improper blade retention, which could cause the blade to separate from the mower's housing and injure the operator or a bystander. Additionally, mowers purchased after January 1, 2001, with serial numbers between 11020001 and 11024924, may have crankshafts that adversely affect blade retention and require modification. No reports of blade separation or injuries have been received.
Consumers who have not been contacted by Snapper or their dealer should stop using the mower immediately and return it to the Snapper dealer where it was purchased for an inspection and possible repair. For more information, consumers can contact the Snapper Customer Relations Center at (800) 935-2967 or visit www.snapper.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Snapper walk-behind rotary lawn mowers with model number MR216015T
- Manufacturer
- Snapper Inc., of McDonough, Ga.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 20,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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