Safety regulator, White Outdoor Products Co. Announce Recall of Lawn and Garden Tractors
Recall 01058 · Dec 20, 2000 · White Outdoor Products Co., (a subsidiary
9,700
units affected
9,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01058
- Date
- Dec 20, 2000
- Company
- White Outdoor Products Co., (a subsidiary
- Units affected
- 9,700
- Product
- Lawn and garden tractors
- Product type
- Tractors
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The riding lawn and garden tractors involved in the recall are year 2000 models with 42-, 46- or 50-inch mower decks, 16 to 25 horsepower engines, and a foot pedal speed control. A blade can be attached to the front of the tractor for use as a snowplow in winter. The tractors included in this recall are red and gray two-tone in color. The model numbers included in the recall are: 13A0616G190, 13AT606H190, 13AT616H190, 13AJ616H190, 14AJ816H190 and 14AZ816P190, manufactured between November 1, 1999 and August 8, 2000. White Outdoor Products Co. will help consumers identify if their tractor is a part of the recall. Consumers will need to write down the tractor's model and serial numbers, which are located under the seat of the tractor. Lawn and garden tractors that have a green "X" next to the model number are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The hood latch on these tractors can damage the fuel tank and cause fuel to leak when the hood is raised and lowered, presenting a fire and explosion hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled tractors immediately and contact White Outdoor Products Co. to verify their unit is part of the recall. If recalled, consumers will receive a replacement hood latch and fuel tank inspection instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- White Outdoor Products Co. has received one report of the hood latch damaging the fuel tank. No reports of fuel leaks, fires or injuries have been received.
- Sold at
- White Outdoor Products Co. dealers nationwide sold the tractors, from November 1999 through December 2000, for between $1,600 and $3,400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lawn and garden tractors?
Consumers should stop using the recalled tractors immediately and contact White Outdoor Products Co. to verify their unit is part of the recall. If recalled, consumers will receive a replacement hood latch and fuel tank inspection instructions.
What is the hazard?
The hood latch on these tractors can damage the fuel tank and cause fuel to leak when the hood is raised and lowered, presenting a fire and explosion 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.