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CPSC, The Grasshopper Company Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsNov 16, 2001
Recalled Mid-Mount Series 225/52 riding lawn mower
Recalled Mid-Mount Series 225/52 riding lawn mower

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact Grasshopper to arrange for installation of a replacement fuel tank, at no charge.

Incidents & injuries

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

Product description

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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

Consumers may contact Grasshopper at (800) 337-0289 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm CT Monday thru Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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