MTD recalls lawn mowers

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Sharp objects can pierce through the lawn mower’s collecting bag

MTD Products of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling about 5,000 Craftsman M350 walk-behind lawn mowers.

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

No incidents or injuries are reported.

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.

The mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Lowe’s stores nationwide and online at www.lowes.com from January 2019, through February 2019, for about $400.

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.

Consumers may 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 Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

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