Lawn Tractors
CPSC Recall #12132 — March 12, 2012
Product
Lawn Tractors
Description
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard
A drive gear in the lawn tractor's hydrostatic transaxle can fail causing brake failure, posing a crash hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
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.
Units Affected
About 2,700
Sold At
Lawn and garden retailers nationwide from January 2011 through January 2012 for about between $1,900 and $2,800.
Manufacturer
Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership, of Sullivan, Ill.
Manufactured In
U.S.A.