CPSC, WCI Outdoor Products Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-11-16). Hazards: fire. About 35,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02043 |
| Published | 2001-11-16 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-31 |
| Product category | Tractors |
| Products | Lawn tractors sold under the brand names Poulan Pro, WEED EATER, Husqvarna and Jonsered |
| Firm named in the title | WCI Outdoor Products Inc. |
| Firms | WCI Outdoor Products, of Cleveland, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 35,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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
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.
Incidents and injuries
WCI has received 76 reports of the fuel tanks on these lawn tractors cracking. No injuries have been reported.
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