CPSC, MTD Products Inc. Announce Recall of Grass Bags Used On Electric Lawn Mowers

Active Recall Announced August 6, 2002 CPSC #02219

Quick answer

CPSC, MTD Products Inc. Announce Recall of Grass Bags Used On Electric Lawn Mowers is CPSC recall #02219, announced on August 6, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled grass bags are attachments for MTD electric walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers 18A-407-000 (red body) and 18A-407-062 (green body). The model numbers can be found on a model plate label on the rear discharge door of the mower. "Yard Machines" is printed on top of the motor shroud. The remedy is consumers who have the recalled lawn mowers should remove and dispose of the old grass bag and contact mtd to receive a free replacement bag.. Affected brand: MTD Products Inc..

Hazard

The recalled grass bags are attachments for MTD electric walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers 18A-407-000 (red body) and 18A-407-062 (green body). The model numbers can be found on a model plate label on the rear discharge door of the mower. "Yard Machines" is printed on top of the motor shroud.

Affected products

Grass Bag Attachments for MTD electric walk-behind lawn mowers

Recalled brands

MTD Products Inc.

Remedy

Consumers who have the recalled lawn mowers should remove and dispose of the old grass bag and contact MTD to receive a free replacement bag.

Recall date

August 6, 2002

Categories

Lawn Mowers & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02219?

CPSC recall #02219 covers CPSC, MTD Products Inc. Announce Recall of Grass Bags Used On Electric Lawn Mowers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 6, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled grass bags are attachments for MTD electric walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers 18A-407-000 (red body) and 18A-407-062 (green body). The model numbers can be found on a model plate label on the rear discharge door of the mower. "Yard Machines" is printed on top of the motor shroud.

What is the remedy for recall #02219?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02219 is consumers who have the recalled lawn mowers should remove and dispose of the old grass bag and contact mtd to receive a free replacement bag.. 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, MTD Products Inc. Announce Recall of Grass Bags Used On Electric 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/2002/CPSC-MTD-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Grass-Bags-Used-On-Electric-Lawn-Mowers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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