The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02060·Announced 2001-12-11

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

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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