CPSC, WCI Outdoor Products Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors

Recalled November 16, 2001 · CPSC recall 02043 · WCI Outdoor Products

Hazard

The tank in the lawn tractor can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these lawn tractors immediately and contact the appropriate service center for a free repair.

Units

About 35,000

Incidents / injuries

WCI has received 76 reports of the fuel tanks on these lawn tractors cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recall involves lawn tractors sold under the brand names Poulan Pro, WEED EATER, Husqvarna and Jonsered. They have the manufacturer ID number and serial date codes listed below, located under the tractor seat on the fender. Brand MFG. ID Number SERIAL Date Service Repair Center Poulan Pro PR1742ST(A)(B)(C)(D) PR17H42ST(A)(B)(C) PR18542ST(A)(B)(C) PR185H42ST(C)(D)Range(MO/DA/YR)110700through082101 (800) 849-1297 www.poulan.com PR20H42ST(B)(C)(D) PRK17G42ST(A)(B) PRK17H42ST(A)(B) (800) 358-1097 www.sears.com WEED EATER S165H42(A) (800) 849-1297 www.poulan.com Husqvarna YTH1542(A)(B)(C) YTH1746(A)(B) (800) 438-7297 www.husqvarna.com Jonsered JNA1542(A) JNA15H42(A) (877) 693-7729

What to do

Consumers should stop using these lawn tractors immediately and contact the appropriate service center for a free repair.

Contact

For more information, call WCI Outdoor Products Inc toll-free at (866) 284-8872 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Lawn tractors sold under the brand names Poulan Pro, WEED EATER, Husqvarna and Jonsered

Manufacturer(s)

WCI Outdoor Products, of Cleveland, Ohio

Retailers

Department, home and hardware stores, including authorized dealerships of the brand names listed, sold the recalled tractors, from November 2000 through September 2001, for between $1,000 and $2,000.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →