Moderate Recalled October 16, 2002 About 3,000 units Updated July 1, 2025

CPSC, Snapper, Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers

The hazard

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.

Incidents reported: None reported.

What to do now

Consumers should stop using their lawn mowers until the discharge chute has been replaced. Contact a Snapper dealer immediately for a free replacement.

Contact: For more information, contact Snapper, Inc. on (800) 935-2967. Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. or at the Snapper web site at www.snapper.com

About this recall

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.

Product photos

Riding Lawn Mower Model No. 281022BE
Riding Lawn Mower Model No. 281022BE
Riding Lawn Mower Model No. LT145H33HBV
Riding Lawn Mower Model No. LT145H33HBV
Riding Lawn Mower Model No. YZ145333BVE
Riding Lawn Mower Model No. YZ145333BVE

Photos: U.S. CPSC