CPSC, Snapper Announce Recall of Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1950.
The recall involves walk-behind rotary lawn mowers with model number MR216015T. All of the recalled units have Tecumseh engines. Serial numbers are located on a silver label on the rear of the deck behind the engine as indicated by an arrow in the image.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1950.
Consumers who have not received a notice from Snapper regarding this matter or have not been contacted by their Snapper dealer should stop using the MR216015T immediately and return it to the Snapper dealer where purchased, for an inspection and possible repair.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact The Recalled Mowers Were Sold Nationwide Through Snapper Dealers, Between September 1, 1999 And July 1, 2001, For Between $300 And $360. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1950.
For more information, contact the Snapper Customer Relations Center at (800) 935-2967 between 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDST Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDST on Saturday. Consumers can also contact Snapper through their web site at www.snapper.com
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The Recalled Mowers Were Sold Nationwide Through Snapper Dealers, Between September 1, 1999 And July 1, 2001, For Between $300 And $360. Recall FAQ
The Recalled Mowers Were Sold Nationwide Through Snapper Dealers, Between September 1, 1999 And July 1, 2001, For Between $300 And $360. is the subject of an outdoor & garden recall: CPSC, Snapper Announce Recall of Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers. The notice was published on August 28, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 20,000 units are potentially affected.