CPSC Recall in 2018: SureFit Recalls Riding Lawn Mower Blade Spindle Shafts Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 18-713

Date: January 04, 2018

Product Name: SureFit™ riding lawn mower blade spindle shafts and assemblies

Recall Description:

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 Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 900 (In addition, about 75 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

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

Sold At:

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.

Manufactured In:

China