MTD Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's (Recall Alert)

Recalled April 17, 2019 · CPSC recall 19737 · MTD

Model number and date of manufacture location

Hazard

Sharp objects can pierce through the lawn mower's collecting bag during use and strike a user or bystander, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 5,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

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.

What to do

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.

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.

Product

Craftsman M350 walk-behind lawn mowers

Manufacturer(s)

MTD Products Inc of Cleveland, Ohio

Retailers

Lowe's stores nationwide and online at www.lowes.com from January 2019 through February 2019 for about $400.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →