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InjuryJanuary 4, 2018CPSC #18713

SureFit Recalls Riding Lawn Mower Blade Spindle Shafts Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)

Brand
Product
Lawn & Garden
Units affected
900
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves the SureFit blade spindle shaft/assembly with model numbers 504-00341 and 504-00346. The products were sold separately as replacement blade spindle shafts/assemblies in the aftermarket for John Deere riding lawn mowers. SureFit 504-00341 Blade Spindle Assembly Numbers Affected: 504-00346 Blade Spindle Shaft

Hazard

The blade spindle shaft can break during lawn mowing and the broken blade pieces can become projectiles. This poses a risk of an impact injury to bystanders or damage to property.

Injuries

SureFit has received one report of blade spindle shaft breaking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Ball Equipment, Dixie Sales, Marr Brothers and other lawn and garden stores nationwide from January 2017 through September 2017 for about $58 for the assembly and $20 for the shaft.

Photos

Blade Spindle AssemblyBlade Spindle Shaft
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