CPSC, Snapper Announce Recall of Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers

Active Recall Announced August 28, 2001 CPSC #01521

Quick answer

CPSC, Snapper Announce Recall of Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers is CPSC recall #01521, announced on August 28, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves walk-behind rotary lawn mowers with model number MR216015T. All of the recalled units have Tecumseh engines. Serial numbers are located on a silver label on the rear of the deck behind the engine as indicated by an arrow in the image. The remedy is consumers who have not received a notice from snapper regarding this matter or have not been contacted by their snapper dealer should stop using the mr216015t immediately and return it to the snapper dealer where purchased, for an inspection and possible repair.. Affected brand: Snapper Inc..

Hazard

The recall involves walk-behind rotary lawn mowers with model number MR216015T. All of the recalled units have Tecumseh engines. Serial numbers are located on a silver label on the rear of the deck behind the engine as indicated by an arrow in the image.

Affected products

Snapper walk-behind rotary lawn mowers with model number MR216015T

Recalled brands

Snapper Inc.

Remedy

Consumers who have not received a notice from Snapper regarding this matter or have not been contacted by their Snapper dealer should stop using the MR216015T immediately and return it to the Snapper dealer where purchased, for an inspection and possible repair.

Recall date

August 28, 2001

Categories

Lawn Mowers & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #01521?

CPSC recall #01521 covers CPSC, Snapper Announce Recall of Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 28, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves walk-behind rotary lawn mowers with model number MR216015T. All of the recalled units have Tecumseh engines. Serial numbers are located on a silver label on the rear of the deck behind the engine as indicated by an arrow in the image.

What is the remedy for recall #01521?

The CPSC remedy for recall #01521 is consumers who have not received a notice from snapper regarding this matter or have not been contacted by their snapper dealer should stop using the mr216015t immediately and return it to the snapper dealer where purchased, for an inspection and possible repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Snapper Announce Recall of Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Snapper-Announce-Recall-of-Walk-Behind-Lawn-Mowers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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