CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, The Grasshopper Company Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers
Published: November 16, 2001Recall ID: 02506Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The fuel tank could leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Mid-Mount Series 225/52 riding lawn mowers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-The-Grasshopper-Company-Announce-Recall-of-Riding-Lawn-Mowers |
| Title | CPSC, The Grasshopper Company Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/grasshopper-lawn-mower.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Mid-Mount Series 225/52 riding lawn mower |
| Hazards › Name | The fuel tank could leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Grasshopper has received 11 reports of leaking fuel tanks on these lawnmowers. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Mid-Mount Series 225/52 riding lawn mowers |
| Products › Type | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2027 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 174 |
| Recall I D | 2229 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact Grasshopper to arrange for installation of a replacement fuel tank, at no charge. |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty lawn and garden shops sold these riding mowers nationwide, from August 2000 through September 2001, for about $8,000. |
| Recall Date | 2001-11-16T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 02506 |
| Manufacturers › Name | The Grasshopper Co.. of Moundridge, Kan. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may contact Grasshopper at (800) 337-0289 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm CT Monday thru Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-17T00:00:00 |