Lawn-Boy SilverPro and GoldPro Mowers Recalled for Fuel Tank Fire Risk
Lawn-Boy is recalling SilverPro and GoldPro mowers because stress cracks in the fuel tank can cause gasoline leaks, posing a fire and burn risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 (fire/burn) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Lawn-Boy Inc. is recalling approximately 90,000 SilverPro and GoldPro Series walk-behind power mowers. The recall involves 21-inch mowers powered by 2-cycle Duraforce engines, specifically models 10247, 10252, 10323, 10324, 10424, 10550, or 10552 with serial numbers starting with "21." These mowers were sold by Lawn-Boy dealers and department or home center stores from December 2000 through November 2001 for between $300 and $600.
The recall is due to stress cracks that can develop in the mower's fuel tank, allowing gasoline to leak. This leak poses a risk of fire and burn injuries. Lawn-Boy received nearly 400 reports of fuel tanks leaking on these mowers and one report of a fire. No injuries or property damage were reported.
Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately. To arrange for a free replacement fuel tank to be installed, consumers should contact Lawn-Boy at (800) 444-8676 or visit www.lawnboy.com to locate the nearest service dealer.
The recalled product
- Product
- Lawn-Boy SilverPro and GoldPro Series power mowers
- Manufacturer
- Lawn-Boy Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 90,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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