March
23, 2004
Name
of product:
Murray lawn mowers, lawn tractors and garden tractors
Units: About 8,000
Manufacturer: Murray, Inc., of Lawrenceburg, Tenn.
Hazard: Plastic components on these lawn mowers and lawn tractors can
crack if they are struck by an object thrown from the blade. Objects can be
ejected from the mower unexpectedly and could hit nearby consumers.
Description: The recall includes certain 20-, 21-, and 22-inch
walk-behind lawn mowers; certain 30-inch mid-engine riding lawn mowers; certain
38-, 40-, 42-, and 46-inch lawn tractors; and certain 46-inch garden tractors.
They are red, black or gray. “Murray” is written on the body of the mowers. The
model number can be found on the unit’s nameplate located under the seat of the
lawn tractors and at the rear of the mower housing on the walk-behind mowers.
The following model numbers are included in recall:
|
309029X92 |
425001X8
|
465306X8 |
218950X92 |
224110X8 |
Sold
at:
Wal-Mart, Home Depot, and Northern Tool nationwide from November 2003 through
February 2004. The walk-behind mowers sold for between $99 and $368. The riding
mowers sold for between $758 and $1,748.
Manufactured in: United States.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled lawn equipment
immediately and contact a Murray Service Center with the model number and date
of manufacture (found on the nameplate) for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should call Murray
toll free at (800) 814-3205 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday,
or visit their Web site at www.murray.com