CPSC, Snapper, Inc. Recall Lawn Mowers
Source: CPSC Recall #02549
Recall Date
2002-07-08
Manufacturer
Snapper, Inc., of McDonough, Ga.
Units Affected
About 2,200
Products Involved
Snapper lawn mowers
Hazard
The walk-behind lawn mowers' side discharge deflector, which is sold as an accessory for these models, is defective. The material used to manufacture the side discharge deflector is not strong enough to prevent projectiles from flying out from under the mower deck, exposing consumers and by-standers to possible injuries from flying debris.
Remedy
Consumers who have removed the bag and attached the side discharge deflector should stop using these walk-behind lawn mowers with the deflector and return them to their Snapper dealer immediately, for a free replacement.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Authorized Snapper dealers sold these mowers nationwide, from March 2002 through April 2, 2002, for about $400.
Full Recall Description
Snapper lawn mowers with model numbers 216751BV, P2167517BV and FRP 216751BV are part of this recall. The model number can be found on a white label attached to the top of the lawn mower.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28