CPSC2015-07-23
Husqvarna Recalls Lawn and Garden Tillers Due to Risk of Bodily Injury, Laceration
Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Hazard
The tiller's transmission shift rod and clip can come into contact with the control cable during shifting and cause the tiller to unintentionally move forward or backward, posing a risk of bodily injury and/or laceration.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tillers and return it to the nearest Husqvarna dealer for a free repair.
Sold at
Hardware stores, home centers and independent outdoor power equipment dealers from October 2014 through May 2015 for between $600 and $850.
Affected count
About 24,000
Injuries reported
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Lawn and garden tillers
Consumer contact
Husqvarna toll free at (877) 257-6921 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email recalls@husqvarna.com or online at www.husqvarna.com and click on "Latest Press" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Husqvarna-Recalls-TillersDon't want to check this manually?
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