The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19737·Announced 2019-04-17

MTD Recalls Craftsman M350 Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard

MTD is recalling about 5,000 Craftsman M350 walk-behind lawn mowers sold at Lowe's because sharp objects can pierce the collecting bag and strike users or bystanders.

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 (sharp objects striking users) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

MTD Products Inc of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling about 5,000 Craftsman M350 walk-behind, gas-powered lawn mowers. The recalled mowers are 23-inch, red models with a black collecting bag in the rear. Craftsman is printed on the top of the bag, the engine, and the upper handle. The model number 12ABR2BK793 and the date of manufacture 01/2019 can be found on a label located on the rear discharge door.

The recall is due to an injury hazard where sharp objects can pierce through the lawn mower's collecting bag during use and strike a user or bystander. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The affected mowers were sold exclusively at Lowe's stores nationwide and online at www.lowes.com from January 2019 through February 2019 for about $400. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Craftsman Service Center to arrange for a free repair. MTD is contacting all known purchasers directly. For more information, consumers can call Craftsman toll-free at 866-864-2949 or visit www.mtdproducts.com and click on “Product Recalls.”

The recalled product

Product
Craftsman M350 walk-behind lawn mowers
Manufacturer
MTD Products Inc of Cleveland, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
Hazard
Affected units
5,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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