Lawn Tractors
CPSC Recall #06-207 — July 10, 2006
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 06-207 |
| Recall Date | July 10, 2006 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 174,000 |
| Manufacturer | Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc., of Augusta, Ga., formerly known as Electrolux Outdoor Products Inc. |
| Manufactured In | Orangeburg, S.C. |
Where It Was Sold
| Home centers |
| retailers |
| hardware stores and dealers nationwide from September 2005 through June 2006 for between $820 and $1 |
| 500. |
Product
Lawn Tractors
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc., of Augusta, Ga., formerly known as Electrolux Outdoor Products Inc., is voluntarily recalling about 174,000 Lawn Tractors. 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.Name of Product: Lawn TractorsUnits: About 174,000Manufacturer: Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc., of Augusta, Ga., formerly known as Electrolux Outdoor Products Inc.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.Incidents/Injuries: 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.Description: The lawn tractors were sold under the Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro, Poulan, Weed Eater, Southern States and Murray brand names. Recalled tractors' product, model and serial numbers are listed in the chart below. To determine if a tractor is included in the recall, check the lawn tractors' product, model and serial numbers, located on a label under the seat of the tractor.BrandProduct NumberModel NumberSerial NumberRangeService CenterCraftsman®NA917.27662917.27663917.27618917.27664120905-X00XXXXthrough 061606-X00XXXX(800) 659-5917Monday through Saturdaybetween 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET.www.sears.comNA917.27535917.27639917.27640917.27641917.27678090905-X00XXXXthrough 062206-X00XXXXHusqvarna®960430003 00YT1942T120905-X00XXXXthrough 061606-X00XXXX(866) 721-6091Monday through Fridaybetween 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ETwww.husqvarna.com960130019 00LT16542090905-X00XXXXthrough 062206-X00X`XXXMurray960120058 00960120059 00MB12538LTMB1842LT120905-X00XXXXthrough 061606-X00XXXX(866) 284-8872Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ETPoulan®960420026 00C20H42YT120905-X00XXXXthrough 061606-X00XXXX(866) 284-8872Monday through Fridaybetween 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ETwww.poulan.com960120043 00960120044 00960120044 01960120044 02960120045 00960120045 01960120053 00960170004 00PO12538LTPB1638LTPB1638LTPB1638LTPB1842LTPB1842LTPB185H42LTPB18H42LT090905-X00XXXXthrough 062206-X00XXXXPoulan Pro®960420020 00960420008 00960420009 00960420016 00PB19H42YTPB20H42YTPK20H42YTXT19H42YT120905-X00XXXXthrough 061606-X00XXXX(866) 284-8872Monday through Fridaybetween 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ETwww.poulan.com960160013 00960160013 01960120060 00HD17542HD17542XT185H42LT090905-X00XXXXthrough 062206-X00XXXXSouthern States960420011 00SO20H42YT120905-X00XXXXthrough 061606-X00XXXX(866) 284-8872Monday through Fridaybetween 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET960120054 00960120055 00960120057 01SO1638LTSO17542LTSO19H42LT090905-X00XXXXthrough 062206-X00XXXXWeed Eater®960160014 00960160014 02HD13538090905-X00XXXXthrough 062206-X00XXXX(866) 284-8872Monday through Fridaybetween 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ETwww.weedeater.comSold at: Home centers, retailers, hardware stores and dealers nationwide from September 2005 through June 2006 for between $820 and $1,500.Manufactured In: Orangeburg, S.C.Remedy: Consumers with recalled tractors should immediately stop using the tractor and contact the applicable firm listed in below chart to schedule a free repair.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.
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.
Incidents & Injuries
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.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers with recalled tractors should immediately stop using the tractor and contact the applicable firm listed in below chart to schedule a free repair.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.