The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02549·Announced 2002-07-08

Snapper Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Defective Side Discharge Deflector

Snapper, Inc. is recalling about 2,200 walk-behind lawn mowers because a defective side discharge deflector accessory allows projectiles to fly out from under the mower deck.

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 defective accessory exposes users to possible injuries from flying debris, but no injuries have been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Snapper, Inc. of McDonough, Ga. is recalling about 2,200 walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers 216751BV, P2167517BV, and FRP 216751BV. The recall involves a side discharge deflector accessory sold for these models. The material used to manufacture the deflector is not strong enough to prevent projectiles from flying out from under the mower deck, which exposes consumers and bystanders to possible injuries from flying debris.

These mowers were sold nationwide by authorized Snapper dealers from March 2002 through April 2, 2002, for about $400. The model number can be found on a white label attached to the top of the lawn mower. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers who have removed the bag and attached the side discharge deflector should stop using these walk-behind lawn mowers with the deflector and return them to their Snapper dealer immediately for a free replacement. For more information, consumers can contact Snapper, Inc. at (800) 935-2967 or visit www.snapper.com.

The recalled product

Product
Snapper lawn mowers
Manufacturer
Snapper, Inc., of McDonough, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
Hazard
Affected units
2,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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