Craftsman Riding Mowers Recalled
Side discharge chute may not be fully secured
10/15/2010 | By Truman Lewis
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ConsumerAffairs.com
| RecallsBriggs & Stratton is recalling about 500 Craftsman riding mowers sold at Sears stores.
The side discharge chutes on the mowers may not be fully secured. Bolts can be forcefully discharged from mower if not properly tightened, possibly injuring the mower operator or bystanders.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled riding mowers and contact Sears for a free inspection and repair. Sears is sending consumers letters with information on scheduling an inspection and repair.
The side discharge chutes on the mowers may not be fully secured. Bolts can be forcefully discharged from mower if not properly tightened, possibly injuring the mower operator or bystanders.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled riding mowers and contact Sears for a free inspection and repair. Sears is sending consumers letters with information on scheduling an inspection and repair.The firm has received one report of a bolt that discharged forcefully, breaking a window.
This recall involves Craftsman riding mowers with model number 107.28034 and serial numbers listed below. The rear engine mounted riding mower is black. The model and serial numbers can be found on the data tag on the back of the riding mower.
| Serial numbers included in this recall |
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| 2014033403 through 2014034552 |
| 2014082112 through 2014082861 |
| 2014149995 through 2014151266 |
| 2014346290 through 2014346803 |
Sears stores sold the mowers nationwide between February 2010 and May 2010 for about $1,400.
For additional information, contact Sears at (800) 859-7026 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.sears.com
