CPSC2012-03-13
Hydrostatic Lawn Tractors Recalled by Hydro-Gear Due to Crash Hazard
Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership, of Sullivan, Ill.
Hazard
A drive gear in the lawn tractor's hydrostatic transaxle can fail causing brake failure, posing a crash hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a repair from an authorized service provider.
Sold at
Lawn and garden retailers nationwide from January 2011 through January 2012 for about between $1,900 and $2,800.
Affected count
About 2,700
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Lawn Tractors
Consumer contact
For additional information, please contact the firm's toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms' websites at www.cubcadet.com, www.troybilt.com or www.MTDproducts.com. Consumers can also visit Hydro-Gear's website at www.hydro-gear.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Hydrostatic-Lawn-Tractors-Recalled-by-Hydro-Gear-Due-to-Crash-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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