CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC and Sears Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mower
Published: May 7, 2002Recall ID: 02535Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves model number 247.270250, which is visible on the model plate of the machine, located under the seat. The name Craftsman Lawn Utility Vehicle appears on the side of the mower. The recalled mower is green, has a 24" cutting deck, a 6.75 horsepower mid-mount engine, and a rear utility bed.
Affected Products
Craftsman Lawn Mowers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-and-Sears-Announce-Recall-of-Riding-Lawn-Mower |
| Title | CPSC and Sears Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mower |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/craftsman-lawn-UTV.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Craftsman Lawn Mower |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Craftsman Lawn Mowers |
| Products › Type | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2027 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 900 |
| Recall I D | 2258 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Sears sold these riding lawn mowers nationwide, from February 2002 to April 2002, for about $999. |
| Recall Date | 2002-05-07T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves model number 247.270250, which is visible on the model plate of the machine, located under the seat. The name Craftsman Lawn Utility Vehicle appears on the side of the mower. The recalled mower is green, has a 24" cutting deck, a 6.75 horsepower mid-mount engine, and a rear utility bed. |
| Distributors › Name | Sears Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. |
| Recall Number | 02535 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers can contact Sears at (800) 500-1067 weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-11-05T00:00:00 |