CPSCMay 7, 2002consumer
CPSC and Sears Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mower
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
Under certain operating conditions, the vehicle's transmission may fail, causing a loss of drive and brake ability. Should this occur, the potential for personal injury and/or property damage exists.
What to do
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.
Brands named
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Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
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- CPSCStanley Black & Decker Recalls 2.2 Million DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers Due to Impact Injury Hazard2023-04-20
- CPSCCPSC Reannounces Recall of Generac Portable Generators; Additional Finger Amputation and Crushing Injury Reported; New Repair Kit Available2022-11-10
- CPSCCPSC, thyssenkrupp Access Corp. Settle Lawsuit: Firm to Conduct Recall to Inspect Home Elevators Due to Entrapment Hazard Posing Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Children; One Child Death Reported2022-09-14
- CPSCMTD Recalls Craftsman and Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Crash Hazard2022-04-14
- CPSCBlack & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN 10-Inch Corded Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard2020-12-09
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