Riding Lawn Mower (Murray) – Safety Concern (2002)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Rear-engine and Mid-engine Riding Lawn Mower
Brand
Murray Inc. of Brentwood, Tenn.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Murray Inc. of Brentwood, Tenn. is recalling Rear-engine and Mid-engine Riding Lawn Mower. The hazard is: The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a burn or fire hazard to consumers.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
Rear-Engine Riding Mowers The recalled riding lawn mowers have 30" cutting decks. The mowers were sold under Murray, Murray Select, Craftsman and Wizard brand names. The brand name is printed on the front or side of the mowers. Model numbers can be found under the seat or on a nameplate on the rear of the mower. Models included in this recall include: They were sold in four styles: 30560 30560x5 30560x60 30560x99 30565 30575x7 30575x8 30575x31 30577x7 30577x8 30577x31 502.251250 502.256210 502.256220 502.270210 502.270211 536.270212 MOM6115A59 MOM6115A89 Mid-Engine Riding Mowers The recalled mid-engine riding mowers have 30" cutting decks and the brand names "Murray" and "Yard King" printed on the front. A nameplate under the seat of the mower displays the model number. Models involved in this recall are 309005X10, 309304X8 and 309306X89.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a burn or fire hazard to consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should stop using these riding mowers immediately and discard or destroy the product. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026