CPSC2006-07-11
Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. Recalls Lawn Tractors for Fire Hazard
Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc., of Augusta, Ga., formerly known as Electrolux
Hazard
The fuel line on these lawn tractors can separate from the fuel tank outlet. If this occurs, fuel will spill out, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers with recalled tractors should immediately stop using the tractor and contact the applicable firm to schedule a free repair.
Sold at
Home centers, retailers, hardware stores and dealers nationwide from September 2005 through June 2006 for between $820 and $1,500.
Affected count
About 174,000
Injuries reported
Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. received 886 reports of fuel lines that separated from the fuel tank outlet and 16 reports of fires related to this issue. There are three reports of minor personal injury.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Lawn Tractors
Consumer contact
For more information, call Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. toll-free at (866) 284-8872 or visit their Web site at www.husqvarna.com. Consumers with Craftsman-brand tractors should call (800) 659-5917. Consumers with Poulan Pro, Poulan, Weed Eater, Southern States or Murray brand tractors should call toll-free at (866) 284-8872.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Husqvarna-Outdoor-Products-Inc-Recalls-Lawn-Tractors-for-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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