CPSC2005-07-06
CPSC, Tecumseh Power Co. Announce Recall to Repair Lawn Tractors
Tecumseh Power Co., of Grafton, Wis.
Hazard
The axles on these lawn tractors can crack and break, if subject to extreme load amounts. Should the axle break, it could cause a loss of control and result in injuries to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using their lawn tractor, and contact Tecumseh for assistance in identifying affected units, and free repair, if necessary.
Sold at
Home and hardware stores nationwide, from December 2004 through May 2005, for between $750 and $1,300.
Affected count
About 21,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Brazil
Products
Lawn Tractors
Consumer contact
Call Tecumseh toll-free at (888) 271-4048 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Tecumseh's Web site at www.tecumsehpower.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Tecumseh-Power-Co-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Lawn-TractorsDon't want to check this manually?
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