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Product Recall Number: 02-506

Why was Mid-Mount Series 225/52 riding lawn mowers recalled?

The fuel tank could leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.

Mid-Mount Series 225/52 riding lawn mowers
Here's product recall specific data for Mid-Mount Series 225/52 riding lawn mowers.

  • Product Recall Number: 02-506

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2001-11-15

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Mid-Mount Series 225/52 riding lawn mowers

  • Description: PRODUCT: Riding Mowers - The Grasshopper Co. of Moundridge, Kan., is voluntarily recalling 174 Mid-Mount Series 225/52 zero turn radius riding mowers. The recall involves Mid-Mount Series 225/52 riding mowers with serial numbers 5110281 through 5210414. Serial numbers are located on the right fender under the seat. Specialty lawn and garden shops sold these riding mowers nationwide from August 2000 through September 2001 for about $8,000.PROBLEM: The fuel tank could leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Grasshopper has received 11 reports of leaking fuel tanks on these lawnmowers. No injuries have been reported.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact Grasshopper at (800) 337-0289 between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CT Monday thru Friday to arrange for installation of a replacement fuel tank, at no charge.

  • Hazard Description: The fuel tank could leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: 174

  • Incidents: Grasshopper has received 11 reports of leaking fuel tanks on these lawnmowers. No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact Grasshopper at (800) 337-0289 between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CT Monday thru Friday to arrange for installation of a replacement fuel tank, at no charge.

  • Sold At: Specialty lawn and garden shops sold these riding mowers nationwide from August 2000 through September 2001 for about $8,000.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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