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A safety switch under the seat of these lawn tractors and riding mowers is designed to stop the mower blade turning within 5 seconds of the operator leaving the tractor seat. The recalled mowers' blades can continue to turn longer than 5 seconds after the operator leaves the seat, posing a laceration and amputation hazard.
5,900
Call Simplicity at (800) 357-8244 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday visit the firm's Web site at www.simplicitymfg.com, or write to Simplicity Manufacturing, 500 N. Spring Street, Port Washington, WI 53074.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Simplicity Manufacturing Inc., of Port Washington, Wis. is voluntarily recalling about 5,900 Lawn Tractors and Riding Mowers. A safety switch under the seat of these lawn tractors and riding mowers is designed to stop the mower blade turning within 5 seconds of the operator leaving the tractor seat. The recalled mowers' blades can continue to turn longer than 5 seconds after the operator leaves the seat, posing a laceration and amputation hazard.
Name of product: Lawn Tractors and Riding Mowers
Units: 5,900
Manufacturer: Simplicity Manufacturing Inc., of Port Washington, Wis.
Hazard: A safety switch under the seat of these lawn tractors and riding mowers is designed to stop the mower blade turning within 5 seconds of the operator leaving the tractor seat. The recalled mowers' blades can continue to turn longer than 5 seconds after the operator leaves the seat, posing a laceration and amputation hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: These lawn tractors and riding mowers, designed for non- commercial use, were sold under the Simplicity, AGCO and Massey Ferguson brand names. They include Regent/500/2500 Series lawn tractors, Coronet/2400 Series riding mowers, and Lancer/4400 Series riding mowers with the following model and serial numbers:
Regent/500/2500 Series:
| Product Series | Model Number | Serial Number |
|---|---|---|
| Regent, 15-hp | 1693911 | 09000-09439 |
| Regent, 15-hp | 1694321 | 09000-10015 |
| Regent, 15-hp | 1694314 | 00166-00334 |
| Regent, 16-hp | 1693915 | 09000-11368 |
| Regent, 16-hp | 1694200 | 09000-09120, 10000-10411 |
| Regent, 16-hp | 1694313 | 09000-09060, 10000-10001 |
| Regent, 17-hp | 1693918 | 09000-09050 |
| 515H, 15-hp | 1694323 | 09000-09027 |
| 516H, 16-hp | 1693935 | 09000-09034 |
| 2515H, 15-hp | 1694325 | 09000-09011 |
| 2526H, 16-hp | 1694343 | 09000-09025 |
Coronet/2400/RT Series:
| Product Series | Model Number | Serial Number |
|---|---|---|
| Coronet, 13-hp | 1694462 | 00001-00599 |
| Coronet, 16-hp | 1694463 | 00001-00346 |
| Coronet, 13-hp | 1694510 | 00001-00098 |
| 2413H, 13-hp | 1694464 | 00001-00028 |
Lancer/4400 Series:
| Product Series | Model Number | Serial Number |
|---|---|---|
| Lancer, 17-hp | 1694292 | 02000-02016 |
| 4417, 17-hp | 1694294 | 02000-02160 |
Sold at: Independent lawn mower dealers nationwide from June 2003 through May 2004 for between $2,000 and $3,750.
Manufactured in: U.S.A.
Remedy: Consumers should contact the dealership where the lawn tractor or riding mower was purchased to have a free replacement seat safety switch installed.
Consumer Contact: Call Simplicity at (800) 357-8244 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday visit the firm's website at www.simplicitymfg.com, or write to Simplicity Manufacturing, 500 N. Spring Street, Port Washington, WI 53074.
Consumers should contact the dealership where the lawn tractor or riding mower was purchased to have a free replacement seat safety switch installed.
None reported
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