CPSC2001-11-16
CPSC, WCI Outdoor Products Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors
WCI Outdoor Products, of Cleveland, Ohio
Hazard
The tank in the lawn tractor can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these lawn tractors immediately and contact the appropriate service center for a free repair.
Sold at
Department, home and hardware stores, including authorized dealerships of the brand names listed, sold the recalled tractors, from November 2000 through September 2001, for between $1,000 and $2,000.
Affected count
About 35,000
Injuries reported
WCI has received 76 reports of the fuel tanks on these lawn tractors cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Products
Lawn tractors sold under the brand names Poulan Pro, WEED EATER, Husqvarna and Jonsered
Consumer contact
For more information, call WCI Outdoor Products Inc toll-free at (866) 284-8872 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-WCI-Outdoor-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Lawn-TractorsDon't want to check this manually?
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