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

  • Recalled Craftsman M350 lawn mower
  • Model number and date of manufacture location
Name of Product:
Craftsman M350 walk-behind lawn mowers
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
Recall Date:
April 17, 2019
Units:
About 5,000
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 Details

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.  

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Lowe’s stores nationwide and online at www.lowes.com from January 2019 through February 2019 for about $400.
Manufacturer(s):
MTD Products Inc of Cleveland, Ohio
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
19-737
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