Product Recall Number: 11-704
Why was Craftsman riding mowers recalled?
These riding mowers came to consumers with the side discharge chute not fully secured to the mower. Bolts can be forcefully discharged from mower if not properly tightened, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 11-704
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2010-10-14
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Craftsman riding mowers
Description: The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard Description: These riding mowers came to consumers with the side discharge chute not fully secured to the mower. Bolts can be forcefully discharged from mower if not properly tightened, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 500
Incidents: The firm received one report of a bolt that discharged forcefully, breaking a window.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled riding mowers and contact Sears for a free inspection and repair. Sears is sending consumers letters with information on scheduling an inspection and repair.
Sold At: Sears stores nationwide between February 2010 and May 2010 for about $1,400.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: USA
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed