Husqvarna Recalls Lawn and Garden Tillers Due to Risk of Bodily Injury, Laceration
Recall 15195 · Jul 23, 2015 · Husqvarna
24,000
units affected
24,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15195
- Date
- Jul 23, 2015
- Company
- Husqvarna
- Units affected
- 24,000
- Product
- Lawn and garden tillers
- Product type
- Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Ariens®, Husqvarna®, Jonsered® and Poulan Pro® brand rear tine tillers used for plowing, cultivation and ridging gardens and lawns. The tillers have an engine to power the wheels and the rear tines, an operator handle with forward and reverse transmission and tilling widths ranging from 17 to 19 inches. The brand name is printed on the side of the tiller. They were sold in red, orange and yellow/black colors. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. Brand Name Model Number Serial Number Range Ariens A600DRT Husqvarna CRT900, CRT900L, DRT900, DRT900E, DRT900H 101514MXXXXX through 053115MXXXXX Jonsered J208C14, J208D14 Poulan Pro PRRT900
What can happen
The tiller's transmission shift rod and clip can come into contact with the control cable during shifting and cause the tiller to unintentionally move forward or backward, posing a risk of bodily injury and/or laceration.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tillers and return it to the nearest Husqvarna dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Hardware stores, home centers and independent outdoor power equipment dealers from October 2014 through May 2015 for between $600 and $850.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lawn and garden tillers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tillers and return it to the nearest Husqvarna dealer for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The tiller's transmission shift rod and clip can come into contact with the control cable during shifting and cause the tiller to unintentionally move forward or backward, posing a risk of bodily injury and/or laceration.
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.