CPSC2000-12-20
CPSC, White Outdoor Products Co. Announce Recall of Lawn and Garden Tractors
White Outdoor Products Co., (a subsidiary of MTD Products Inc.) of Cleveland, Ohio
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
White Outdoor Products Co. dealers nationwide sold the tractors, from November 1999 through December 2000, for between $1,600 and $3,400.
Affected count
About 9,700
Injuries reported
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.
Products
Lawn and garden tractors
Consumer contact
White Outdoor Products Co. can be reached at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-White-Outdoor-Products-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Lawn-and-Garden-TractorsDon't want to check this manually?
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