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CPSC and Sears Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mower is CPSC recall #02535, announced on May 7, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves model number 247.270250, which is visible on the model plate of the machine, located under the seat. The name Craftsman Lawn Utility Vehicle appears on the side of the mower. The recalled mower is green, has a 24" cutting deck, a 6.75 horsepower mid-mount engine, and a rear utility bed. The remedy is consumers should stop using their riding lawn mowers immediately and contact sears to schedule an appointment to have a free new transmission installed. purchasers were notified by direct mail notification.. Affected brand: Sears Roebuck and Co..
The recall involves model number 247.270250, which is visible on the model plate of the machine, located under the seat. The name Craftsman Lawn Utility Vehicle appears on the side of the mower. The recalled mower is green, has a 24" cutting deck, a 6.75 horsepower mid-mount engine, and a rear utility bed.
Affected products
Craftsman Lawn Mowers
Recalled brands
Sears Roebuck and Co.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using their riding lawn mowers immediately and contact Sears to schedule an appointment to have a free new transmission installed. Purchasers were notified by direct mail notification.
Recall date
May 7, 2002
CPSC recall #02535 covers CPSC and Sears Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mower, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 7, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves model number 247.270250, which is visible on the model plate of the machine, located under the seat. The name Craftsman Lawn Utility Vehicle appears on the side of the mower. The recalled mower is green, has a 24" cutting deck, a 6.75 horsepower mid-mount engine, and a rear utility bed.
The CPSC remedy for recall #02535 is consumers should stop using their riding lawn mowers immediately and contact sears to schedule an appointment to have a free new transmission installed. purchasers were notified by direct mail notification.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-and-Sears-Announce-Recall-of-Riding-Lawn-Mower. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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