CPSCNovember 18, 2003

CPSC, Cub Cadet Corp. Announce Recall of Compact

CPSC, Cub Cadet Corp. Announce Recall of Compact Tractors

Why was CPSC, Cub Cadet Corp. Announce Recall of Compact recalled?

The tractor's high/low shift lever could pop out of gear into neutral during operation on steep slopes with attachments, such as a back-hoe or front-end loader installed. This could result in the machine "free-wheeling" until the brake is applied or the transmission is re- engaged, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the tractor.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should contact the Cub Cadet dealership where the tractor was purchased to schedule a free repair. Contact: Call Cub Cadet toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 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
Cub Cadet Series 7000 Compact Tractors
Company
Cub Cadet LLC (Cub Cadet), of Cleveland, Ohio
Quantity
2,000
Sold at
Authorized Cub Cadet dealers nationwide, from May 2002 through mid-October 2003, for between $10,000 and $14,300.
Recall date
November 18, 2003
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

Model number 7252, 7254, 7264, or 7304 is written on the hood of the tractor.

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