The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·02506·Announced 2001-11-16

Grasshopper Recalls Mid-Mount Series 225/52 Riding Lawn Mowers for Fuel Leak

The Grasshopper Co. is recalling 174 riding lawn mowers because the fuel tank could leak gasoline, posing a fire and burn hazard.

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 hazard from fuel leak) where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

The Grasshopper Co. of Moundridge, Kansas, is recalling 174 Mid-Mount Series 225/52 riding lawn mowers. The recall involves units with serial numbers 5110281 through 5210414, which are located on the right fender under the seat.

The fuel tank on these mowers could leak gasoline, creating a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers. The company has received 11 reports of leaking fuel tanks, but no injuries have been reported.

These mowers were sold nationwide at specialty lawn and garden shops from August 2000 through September 2001 for approximately $8,000. Consumers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact Grasshopper at (800) 337-0289 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm CT, Monday through Friday, to arrange for the installation of a replacement fuel tank at no charge.

The recalled product

Product
Mid-Mount Series 225/52 riding lawn mowers
Manufacturer
The Grasshopper Co.. of Moundridge, Kan.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
Hazard
Affected units
174

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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