Craftsman 247374320

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20160518-3D053-1572060. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Product: Craftsman 247374320 (lawn mower). Incident: The consumer indicated about a year ago he first noticed that the lawn mower would leak gas while in motion. The consumer states the problem has become worse, more gasoline leaks from the lawn mower and more frequently. The consumer indicated that as he is pushing the lawn mower gasoline begins to splash out of the tank. (5/11/16) While searching online the consumer came across many other complaints about gasoline leaking from similar lawn mowers on www.searspartsdirect.com. The consumer inspected the lawn mower and noticed the filler neck is an oval shape. The consumer states that the filler neck was a round shape when he purchased the lawn mower. The consumer believes the filler neck got very hot and possible melted. (5/18/16) The consumer called Sears (800-252-1698) to inform express his safety concerns and the consumer was advised by the Rep. (name unknown) that the lawn mower was not recalled. The consumer states he was advised that the firm could not assist. The consumer believes the lawn mower poses a fire hazard and should be recalled.

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20160913-50225-2147414199. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Product: craftsman 247.374320 (Craftsman Lawn Mower with Kohler engine). Incident: Craftsman lawn mower 247.374320 serial number 1F203K10571with Kohler engine developed excessive fuel cap leak after 2 years, now 3 years old. Sears parts say to replace with new cap assembly ($16 with shipping) but it did not fix problem. Filler and cap are poorly designed and failure is a fire safety and emissions issue. If mower has more than 1/4 tank of fuel as much as several ounces of fuel will leak out the fill cap and the filler neck down onto the mower deck during use. Sears parts chat agent says no incidents, then said issues with high heat or sun exposure. I live in Michigan, the mower is stored in an insolated garage, I only mow in the evening and only during the day occasionally when it is cool out in Spring and Fall. Google 247.374320 to see numerous other consumer complaints on the Sears parts web site.