Troy-Bilt Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers Are Recalled Due to a Fire Hazard
Stored upright, the gas-powered TB220BXP SpaceSavr model can leak fuel
MTD Products has issued a recall for about 1,774 of its Troy-Bilt SpaceSavr Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers sold in the U.S. When stored in an upright (vertical) position, the mower can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
There have been no reported incidents or injuries related to this recall, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice. The recall covers one model: the Troy-Bilt SpaceSavr self-propelled walk-behind gas mower with model number TB220BXP SpaceSavr (12AVU2V3B66).
Details of the Troy-Bilt SpaceSavr Mower Recall
The recall: It involves Troy-Bilt SpaceSavr Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers with model number TB220BXP SpaceSavr (12AVU2V3B66). For more information on finding the model and serial numbers, read our description above or see the CPSC recall notice.
The risk: The mower can leak fuel when it’s stored in the upright (vertical) storage position, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/injuries: There have been no reported incidents or injuries.
How many: About 1,774 units in the U.S.
Where and when sold: The mowers were sold at Menards and other home and hardware stores nationwide—and online through Menards.com—from January 2022 through March 2022 for about $410.
The remedy: Stop using the mower, store it horizontally only, and contact the store where it was purchased or MTD/Troy-Bilt to receive a full refund.
Contact information: You can call MTD Products Inc. at 888-848-6038 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Report a hazardous product: Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 or go to SaferProducts.gov.
