Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. Recalls Lawn Tractors for Fire Hazard
Recall 06207 · Jul 11, 2006 · Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc.
174,000
units affected
174,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06207
- Date
- Jul 11, 2006
- Company
- Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 174,000
- Product
- Lawn Tractors
- Product type
- Tractors
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The lawn tractors were sold under the Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro, Poulan, Weed Eater, Southern States and Murray brand names. Recalled tractors' product, model and serial numbers are listed in the chart below. To determine if a tractor is included in the recall, check the lawn tractors' product, model and serial numbers, located on a label under the seat of the tractor. Brand Product Number Model Number Serial Number Range Service Center Craftsman® NA 917.27662 917.27663 917.27618 917.27664 120905-X00XXXX through 061606-X00XXXX (800) 659-5917 Monday through Saturday between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET. www.sears.com NA 917.27535 917.27639 917.27640 917.27641 917.27678 090905-X00XXXX through 062206-X00XXXX Husqvarna® 960430003 00 YT1942T 120905-X00XXXX through 061606-X00XXXX (866) 721-6091 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET www.husqvarna.com 960130019 00 LT16542 090905-X00XXXX through 062206- X00X`XXX Murray 960120058 00 960120059 00 MB12538LT MB1842LT 120905-X00XXXX through 061606-X00XXXX (866) 284-8872 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Poulan® 960420026 00 C20H42YT 120905-X00XXXX through 061606-X00XXXX (866) 284-8872 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
What can happen
The fuel line on these lawn tractors can separate from the fuel tank outlet. If this occurs, fuel will spill out, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers with recalled tractors should immediately stop using the tractor and contact the applicable firm to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. received 886 reports of fuel lines that separated from the fuel tank outlet and 16 reports of fires related to this issue. There are three reports of minor personal injury.
- Sold at
- Home centers, retailers, hardware stores and dealers nationwide from September 2005 through June 2006 for between $820 and $1,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lawn tractors?
Consumers with recalled tractors should immediately stop using the tractor and contact the applicable firm to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The fuel line on these lawn tractors can separate from the fuel tank outlet. If this occurs, fuel will spill out, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.