CPSC, WCI Outdoor Products Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn
CPSC, WCI Outdoor Products Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors
Why was CPSC, WCI Outdoor Products Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn recalled?
The tank in the lawn tractor can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Lawn tractors sold under the brand names Poulan Pro, WEED EATER, Husqvarna and Jonsered
- Company
- WCI Outdoor Products, of Cleveland, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 35,000
- Sold at
- 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.
- Recall date
- November 16, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- WCI has received 76 reports of the fuel tanks on these lawn tractors cracking. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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