Lawn Tractors
CPSC Recall #05-218 — July 5, 2005
Product
Lawn Tractors
Description
These lawn tractors have a 6-speed MST206-545C Peerless transaxle and a 17.5, 18, 18.5 or 19 horsepower engine. The recalled tractor and transaxle model number information is located below the tractor seat (see Figure 1), and on the transaxle housing (see Figure 2). The recalled transaxles have a date of manufacture code (DOM) between 4275 and 5047 followed by the letter "G", which can be found on the Transaxle ID Label (see Figure 3).BRAND NAMECOLORHPRETAILERTRACTOR MODEL NO.Poulan ProBlack18.5Various Hardware Dealers96012000300PoulanBlack17.5Various Hardware Dealers96012001100Poulan ProBlack19Various Hardware Dealers96012001700Poulan ProBlack18.5Various Hardware Dealers96012002700Southern StatesRed17.5Southern States Dealers96012002200Poulan ProBlack18The Home Depot96016000200CraftsmanGrey18Orchard Supply Hardware275390
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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using their lawn tractor, and contact Tecumseh for assistance in identifying affected units, and free repair if necessary.
Units Affected
About 21,000
Sold At
Home and hardware stores nationwide from December 2004 through May 2005 for between $750 and $1,300.
Manufacturer
Tecumseh Power Co., of Grafton, Wis.
Manufactured In
Brazil