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MTD Products Recalls Troy-Bilt Spacesavr Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 22-169 · June 23, 2022 · MTD Products

What to doConsumers should stop using the mower, store the mower horizontally only and contact the store where purchased or Troy-Bilt to receive a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
22-169 (CPSC)
Recall date
June 23, 2022
Brand
MTD Products
Category
Tools, lawn and garden
Products
Troy-Bilt SpaceSavr Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 1,774
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
June 23, 2022

What was recalled

This recall involves Troy-Bilt SpaceSavr™ Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers with model number TB220BXP SpaceSavr™ (12AVU2V3B66) which can be found on the white model plate located on the rear door. The mower is black with the name Troy-Bilt on the engine shroud and on the bagger.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Troy-Bilt SpaceSavr Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers · About 1,774 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Troy-Bilt SpaceSavr™ Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mower
Recalled Troy-Bilt SpaceSavr™ Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mower
Recalled Troy-Bilt SpaceSavr™ Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mower in vertical storage position
Recalled Troy-Bilt SpaceSavr™ Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mower in vertical storage position

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Menards and various other home and hardware stores nationwide and online at Menards.com from January 2022 through March 2022 for about $410.; MTD Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio.

Consumer contact

MTD Products Inc. toll-free at 888 848-6038 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://www.troybilt.com/en_US/recall-space-saver-mower-2022.html or at www.mtdproducts.com or www.troybilt.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.

Recall history and context

MTD Products appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all MTD Products 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?

Troy-Bilt SpaceSavr Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers (About 1,774 units). This recall involves Troy-Bilt SpaceSavr™ Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers with model number TB220BXP SpaceSavr™ (12AVU2V3B66) which can be found on the white model plate located on the rear door.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using the mower, store the mower horizontally only and contact the store where purchased or Troy-Bilt to receive a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 23, 2022. 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.