The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02242·Announced 2002-09-04

Lawn-Boy Recalls Walk-Behind Mowers Due to Brittle Mulch Plates

Lawn-Boy is recalling about 36,000 walk-behind mowers because brittle mulch plates can crack or break, potentially injuring users.

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 brittle plates could potentially injure users, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Lawn-Boy Inc. is recalling approximately 36,000 walk-behind lawn mowers, including the 21-inch Easy Mulch Silver, Silver Pro, and GoldPro Series models. The recall involves mowers sold nationwide from February 2002 to August 2002 for between $250 and $580. The affected units have the words "EASY MULCH" printed in bold black letters on the top of the mulch cover plate.

The recall is due to a defect in the mulch plates, which were manufactured using the wrong material, making them brittle and prone to cracking or breaking if struck by a stone or stick while mowing. If the plate breaks, objects or pieces of the plate could potentially injure the operator or bystanders. Lawn-Boy has received five reports of broken mulch plates, but no injuries or property damage have been reported.

Consumers should stop using these mowers in the mulching mode immediately. To receive a replacement cover plate, consumers should contact Lawn-Boy toll-free at (866) 336-5207 or visit www.lawnboy.com.

The recalled product

Product
Walk-Behind Mowers
Manufacturer
Lawn-Boy Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
Hazard
Affected units
36,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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