CPSC, Lawn-Boy Inc. Announce Recall of Power Mowers
USCPSC, Lawn-Boy Inc. Announce Recall of Power Mowers
Recalling Firm: Lawn-Boy Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Stress cracks can develop in the mower's fuel tank, allowing gasoline to leak and posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled Lawn-Boy SilverPro and GoldPro Series are walk-behind, 21- inch mowers powered by 2-cycle Duraforce engines. "Duraforce" is written on the top of the recoil starter. A decal on the right rear of the mower's housing has one of the following model numbers: 10247, 10252, 10323, 10324, 10424, 10550 or 10552. The decal also has a serial number starting with "21."
Affected Products
Lawn-Boy SilverPro and GoldPro Series power mowers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Lawn-Boy-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Power-Mowers |
| Title | CPSC, Lawn-Boy Inc. Announce Recall of Power Mowers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/lawn-boy-mower.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Lawn-Boy power mower |
| Hazards › Name | Stress cracks can develop in the mower's fuel tank, allowing gasoline to leak and posing a risk of fire and burn injuries. |
| Injuries › Name | Lawn-Boy received nearly 400 reports of fuel tanks on these mowers leaking, and one report of a fire. No injuries or property damage were reported. |
| Products › Name | Lawn-Boy SilverPro and GoldPro Series power mowers |
| Products › Type | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2027 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 90,000 |
| Recall I D | 2059 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately and contact Lawn-Boy to arrange for a free replacement fuel tank to be installed. |
| Retailers › Name | Lawn-Boy dealers, and department and home center stores sold these mowers, from December 2000 through November 2001, for between $300 and $600. |
| Recall Date | 2001-12-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled Lawn-Boy SilverPro and GoldPro Series are walk-behind, 21- inch mowers powered by 2-cycle Duraforce engines. "Duraforce" is written on the top of the recoil starter. A decal on the right rear of the mower's housing has one of the following model numbers: 10247, 10252, 10323, 10324, 10424, 10550 or 10552. The decal also has a serial number starting with "21." |
| Recall Number | 02060 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Lawn-Boy Inc., of Bloomington, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | To locate the nearest Lawn-Boy service dealer or for more information, consumers should call Lawn-Boy at (800) 444-8676 anytime, or go to the firm's web site at www.lawnboy.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-08-06T00:00:00 |
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