SureFit™ riding lawn mower blade spindle shafts and assemblies
Published January 4, 2018
Summary
CPSC records recall 18713, published January 4, 2018. Reported units: About 900 (In addition, about 75 were sold in Canada).
What's the hazard
The blade spindle shaft can break during lawn mowing and the broken blade pieces can become projectiles. This poses a risk of an impact injury to bystanders or damage to property.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using riding lawn mowers with SureFit blade spindle shaft and/or assemblies and contact SureFit for instructions on receiving a free replacement blade spindle shaft. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MTD Products Inc., Cleveland, Ohio
- Distributor
- Ball Equipment, Dixie Sales, Marr Brothers and other lawn and garden stores nationwide from January 2017 through September 2017 for about $58 for the assembly and $20 for the shaft.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was SureFit™ riding lawn mower blade spindle shafts and assemblies recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 18713 on January 4, 2018. Reported hazard: The blade spindle shaft can break during lawn mowing and the broken blade pieces can become projectiles. This poses a risk of an impact injury to bystanders or damage to property.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using riding lawn mowers with SureFit blade spindle shaft and/or assemblies and contact SureFit for instructions on receiving a free replacement blade spindle shaft. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MTD Products Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.