CPSC2001-12-11
CPSC, Cub Cadet Corp. Announce Recall of Garden Tractors
Cub Cadet Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio
Hazard
The tractor's rear wheel can loosen and spin free on its axle, resulting in a loss of power to the wheel and brake, which poses the risk of injury to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these garden tractors immediately and contact the Cub Cadet dealership where the tractor was purchased to schedule a free repair.
Sold at
Authorized Cub Cadet dealers nationwide sold the garden tractors, from October 1999 through November 2001, for about $6,000.
Affected count
About 6,000
Injuries reported
Cub Cadet has received 44 reports of wheels loosening and spinning free on the axle, though no injuries or property damage have been reported.
Products
"Cub Cadet" Garden Tractors
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should call Cub Cadet toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Cub-Cadet-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Garden-TractorsDon't want to check this manually?
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