CPSC and Sears Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mower
CPSC recall 02535. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Under certain operating conditions, the vehicle's transmission may fail, causing a loss of drive and brake ability. Should this occur, the potential for personal injury and/or property damage exists.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using their riding lawn mowers immediately and contact Sears to schedule an appointment to have a free new transmission installed. Purchasers were notified by direct mail notification.
CPSC recall 02535 has the recall date 7 May 2002. The notice names the firm Sears Roebuck and Co. The recall has about 900 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. CPSC gives the product type Lawn Mowers & Accessories.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 900 |
| Description | The recall involves model number 247.270250, which is visible on the model plate of the machine, located under the seat. The name Craftsman Lawn Utility Vehicle appears on the side of the mower. The recalled mower is green, has a 24" cutting deck, a 6.75 horsepower mid-mount engine, and a rear utility bed. |
| Product | Craftsman Lawn Mowers, About 900, Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Sold at | Sears sold these riding lawn mowers nationwide, from February 2002 to April 2002, for about $999. |
| Distributor | Sears Roebuck and Co |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 900Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 17%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name Sears Roebuck and Co
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2008 | Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| 17 Jan 2008 | Sears and Kmart Recall Play Stoves Due to Tip-over Hazard |
| 9 Nov 2001 | CPSC, Sears Announce Recall of Electric Chain Saws and Electric Edgers |
| 15 May 2001 | CPSC, Sears Announce Recall of Glue Gun |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02535The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02535. https://recallregister.com/product/2258-cpsc-and-sears-announce-recall-of-riding-lawn-mower/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02535 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sears sold these riding lawn mowers nationwide, from February 2002 to April 2002, for about $999.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02535?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 900
- How many CPSC recalls name Sears Roebuck and Co?
- 5 CPSC recalls on this register name Sears Roebuck and Co. This recall is 1 of them.