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

危险说明 Hazard

• The lawn mowers have a rear-mounted grass bag that does not seal properly to the rear door of the mower, allowing grass and other debris to be thrown out at the top of the bag. This could result in injury to the operator or bystanders.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• MTD Products has not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

官方补救措施 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.

消费者联系信息

Contact MTD customer service toll-free at (888) 848- 6038 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. For additional information, consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.yardmachines.com.

相关企业

制造商：MTD Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio

零售商：Home improvement and mass retailers nationwide, including Lowe's, sold the recalled lawn mowers, from January 2002 through July 2002, for under $200.