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

Recall date

April 17, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

19737

Brand / firm

MTD Products Inc of Cleveland, Ohio

Sold / distributed

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

Why it was recalled

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.

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.

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.