The Recall Desk
ModerateCPSC·22169·Announced 2022-06-23

Troy-Bilt SpaceSavr Lawn Mowers Recalled for Fire Hazard

MTD Products is recalling about 1,774 Troy-Bilt SpaceSavr walk-behind self-propelled lawn mowers because they can leak fuel when stored upright, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly states no injuries or illnesses have been reported, and the hazard is theoretical (potential fire risk). This meets the criterion for a score of at most 2, qualifying as a moderate precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

MTD Products Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio is recalling about 1,774 Troy-Bilt SpaceSavr walk-behind self-propelled lawn mowers (model TB220BXP SpaceSavr, model number 12AVU2V3B66). The mower can leak fuel when stored in an upright (vertical) storage position, which poses a fire hazard. The affected mowers are black with "Troy-Bilt" printed on the engine shroud and bagger, and can be identified by the model plate on the rear door.

These mowers were sold at Menards and various other home and hardware stores nationwide, as well as online at Menards.com, from January 2022 through March 2022 for approximately $410.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the mower and store it horizontally only. Contact the store where purchased or Troy-Bilt for a full refund. For more information, call MTD Products toll-free at 888-848-6038 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit https://www.troybilt.com/en_US/recall-space-saver-mower-2022.html, www.mtdproducts.com, or www.troybilt.com and click on "Product Recalls."

The recalled product

Product
Troy-Bilt SpaceSavr Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers
Manufacturer
MTD Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Equipment
Hazard
  • fuel-leak
  • fire
Affected units
1,774

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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