Safety regulator, Electrolux Home Products Inc. Announce Recall of Husqvarna Lawn Tractors
Recall 05061 · Dec 6, 2004 · Electrolux Home Products Inc.
5,280
units affected
5,280
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05061
- Date
- Dec 6, 2004
- Company
- Electrolux Home Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,280
- Product
- Husqvarna Lawn Tractors
- Product type
- Tractors
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
These Husqvarna 18.5 horsepower, hydrostatic transmission, 42-inch cutting deck, lawn tractors are gasoline-powered and are designed for residential use. The recall involves models LTH18542A and LTH18542B and includes all serial numbers. The model plate with the model number information is found under the seat.
What can happen
These lawn tractors can develop abrasions on the fuel tank because of the fuel line clamp's location. This can result in a fuel tank leak, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers who have one of the recalled lawn tractors should contact an authorized Husqvarna service provider in your area, which will provide a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Husqvarna has received four reports of fuel tanks leaking. There have been no reports of fire or property damage.
- Sold at
- Husqvarna dealers and distributors nationwide from November 2003 through July 2004 for about $1,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled husqvarna lawn tractors?
Consumers who have one of the recalled lawn tractors should contact an authorized Husqvarna service provider in your area, which will provide a free repair.
What is the hazard?
These lawn tractors can develop abrasions on the fuel tank because of the fuel line clamp's location. This can result in a fuel tank leak, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
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.