The Grasshopper Company · Recalled
CPSC, The Grasshopper Company Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers
The fuel tank could leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
- Units
- 174
- Reports
- 11
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $8,000
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recall involves Mid-Mount Series 225/52 riding mowers with serial numbers 5110281 through 5210414. Serial numbers are located on the right fender, under the seat.
The file
- Sold at
- Specialty lawn and garden shops sold these riding mowers nationwide, from August 2000 through September 2001, for about $8,000.
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- The Grasshopper Co.. of Moundridge, Kan.
Incident log
Grasshopper has received 11 reports of leaking fuel tanks on these lawnmowers. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact Grasshopper to arrange for installation of a replacement fuel tank, at no charge.
Consumers may contact Grasshopper at (800) 337-0289 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm CT Monday thru Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 16 2001; last revised OCT 17 2025.