Husqvarna Professional Products Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 10748 · Jul 27, 2010 · Husqvarna Professional Products
1,700
units affected
1,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10748
- Date
- Jul 27, 2010
- Company
- Husqvarna Professional Products
- Units affected
- 1,700
- Product
- Husqvarna Riding Lawn Tractors
- Product type
- Tractors
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves gas-powered Husqvarna riding lawn tractors designed for residential use. The lawn tractor's model and serial numbers are printed on an identification plate located underneath the tractor seat. Models and serials numbers included in the recall are: GTH27V52LS lawn tractors with model numbers 96043009100 and 96043009900, with serial numbers 010810A00XXXX through 05061000XXXX.
What can happen
The fuel line on the rear-mounted fuel tank is too long and can come in contact with moving parts while the tractor is in use, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled riding tractors and contact Husqvarna to arrange a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 53 reports of fuel line damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Husqvarna authorized dealers nationwide from January 2010 to May 2010 for about $3,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled husqvarna riding lawn tractors?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled riding tractors and contact Husqvarna to arrange a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The fuel line on the rear-mounted fuel tank is too long and can come in contact with moving parts while the tractor is in use, 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.