CPSC, Electrolux Home Products Inc. Announce Recall of
CPSC, Electrolux Home Products Inc. Announce Recall of Husqvarna Lawn Tractors
Why was CPSC, Electrolux Home Products Inc. Announce Recall of recalled?
These lawn tractors can develop abrasions on the fuel tank because of the fuel line clamp's location. This can result in a fuel tank leak, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers who have one of the recalled lawn tractors should contact an authorized Husqvarna service provider in your area, which will provide a free repair. Contact: For more information or to locate a Husqvarna dealer, call Husqvarna at (800) 448-7543 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.usa.husqvarna.com
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
- Husqvarna Lawn Tractors
- Company
- Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Orangeburg, S.C.
- Quantity
- 5,280
- Sold at
- Husqvarna dealers and distributors nationwide from November 2003 through July 2004 for about $1,500.
- Recall date
- December 6, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- Husqvarna has received four reports of fuel tanks leaking. There have been no reports of fire or property damage.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
These Husqvarna 18.5 horsepower, hydrostatic transmission, 42-inch cutting deck, lawn tractors are gasoline-powered and are designed for residential use. The recall involves models LTH18542A and LTH18542B and includes all serial numbers. The model plate with the model number information is found under the seat.