CPSC, Snapper, Inc. Recall Lawn Mowers
USCPSC, Snapper, Inc. Recall Lawn Mowers
Recalling Firm: Snapper, Inc., of McDonough, Ga.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The walk-behind lawn mowers' side discharge deflector, which is sold as an accessory for these models, is defective. The material used to manufacture the side discharge deflector is not strong enough to prevent projectiles from flying out from under the mower deck, exposing consumers and by-standers to possible injuries from flying debris.
Product Description & Identification
Snapper lawn mowers with model numbers 216751BV, P2167517BV and FRP 216751BV are part of this recall. The model number can be found on a white label attached to the top of the lawn mower.
Affected Products
Snapper lawn mowers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Snapper-Inc-Recall-Lawn-Mowers |
| Title | CPSC, Snapper, Inc. Recall Lawn Mowers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/snapper-mower.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Snapper lawn mower |
| Hazards › Name | The walk-behind lawn mowers' side discharge deflector, which is sold as an accessory for these models, is defective. The material used to manufacture the side discharge deflector is not strong enough to prevent projectiles from flying out from under the mower deck, exposing consumers and by-standers to possible injuries from flying debris. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Snapper lawn mowers |
| Products › Type | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2027 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,200 |
| Recall I D | 2271 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers who have removed the bag and attached the side discharge deflector should stop using these walk-behind lawn mowers with the deflector and return them to their Snapper dealer immediately, for a free replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Snapper dealers sold these mowers nationwide, from March 2002 through April 2, 2002, for about $400. |
| Recall Date | 2002-07-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | Snapper lawn mowers with model numbers 216751BV, P2167517BV and FRP 216751BV are part of this recall. The model number can be found on a white label attached to the top of the lawn mower. |
| Recall Number | 02549 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Snapper, Inc., of McDonough, Ga. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Snapper, Inc. on (800) 935-2967. Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. or at the 935-2968. Snapper website at www.snapper.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-11-07T00:00:00 |
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