Riding Lawn Mowers (Snapper) – Operational Safety (2002)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Riding Lawn Mowers
Brand
Snapper, Inc., of McDonough, Ga.
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
Snapper, Inc., of McDonough, Ga. is recalling Riding Lawn Mowers. The hazard is: The side discharge chute is defective. The material used to manufacture the side discharge chute is . 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
Snapper lawn mowers with model numbers 280922B, 281022BE, LT145H33HBV, and YZ145333BVE are part of this recall. The model number can be found on a white label attached to the top of the lawn mower. Date code 5/02 or 6/02 can be found on the discharge chute.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The side discharge chute is defective. The material used to manufacture the side discharge chute 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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should stop using their lawn mowers until the discharge chute has been replaced. Contact a Snapper dealer immediately for a free replacement.
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