MTD Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's (Recall Alert)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 19-737 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- April 17, 2019
- Brand
- MTD
- Category
- Tools, lawn and garden
- Products
- Craftsman M350 walk-behind lawn mowers
- Hazard
- Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's (Recall Alert)
- Hazard type
- Laceration and cuts
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 5,000
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 17, 2019
What was recalled
This recall involves Craftsman M350 walk-behind, gas-powered lawn mowers with model 12ABR2BK793. The 23-inch, red lawn mowers have a black collecting bag in the rear. Craftsman is printed on the top of the bag, the engine and the upper handle. The model number and date of manufacture 01/2019 can be found on a label located on the rear discharge door.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Craftsman M350 walk-behind lawn mowers · About 5,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Lowe's stores nationwide and online at www.lowes.com from January 2019 through February 2019 for about $400.; MTD Products Inc of Cleveland, Ohio.
Consumer contact
Craftsman toll-free at 866-864-2949 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday or online www.mtdproducts.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.
Recall history and context
MTD appears in 7 CPSC recalls on record. See all MTD recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Craftsman M350 walk-behind lawn mowers (About 5,000 units). This recall involves Craftsman M350 walk-behind, gas-powered lawn mowers with model 12ABR2BK793.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's (Recall Alert).
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Craftsman Service Center to arrange for a free repair. MTD is contacting all known purchasers directly.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 17, 2019. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.