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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 04183

Lawn Tractors and Riding Mowers

Published March 4, 2025 · Recall initiated: July 20, 2004

What's the hazard

A safety switch under the seat of these lawn tractors and riding mowers is designed to stop the mower blade turning within 5 seconds of the operator leaving the tractor seat. The recalled mowers' blades can continue to turn longer than 5 seconds after the operator leaves the seat, posing a laceration and amputation hazard.

What to do

Consumers should contact the dealership where the lawn tractor or riding mower was purchased to have a free replacement seat safety switch installed.

Recall details

Brand
Simplicity Manufacturing Inc., of Port Washington, Wis.
Manufacturer
Simplicity Manufacturing Inc., of Port Washington, Wis.
Distributor
Independent lawn mower dealers nationwide, from June 2003 through May 2004, for between $2,000 and $3,750.
Country
US
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