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Why it was recalled
Stress cracks can develop in the mower's fuel tank, allowing gasoline to leak and posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.
Incidents and injuries
Lawn-Boy received nearly 400 reports of fuel tanks on these mowers leaking, and one report of a fire. No injuries or property damage were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately and contact Lawn-Boy to arrange for a free replacement fuel tank to be installed.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Lawn-Boy Inc.
- Manufacturer
- Lawn-Boy Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
- Recall number
- 02-060
- Units
- About 90,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Lawn-Boy dealers, and department and home center stores sold these mowers, from December 2000 through November 2001, for between $300 and $600.
Lawn-Boy SilverPro and GoldPro Series power mowers
CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Recall contact information
To locate the nearest Lawn-Boy service dealer or for more information, consumers should call Lawn-Boy at (800) 444-8676 anytime, or go to the firm's web site at www.lawnboy.com
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Publication and verification
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