CPSC, Tecumseh Power Co. Announce Recall to Repair Lawn Tractors
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-07-06). Hazards: crash. Models: 18.5, 96012000300, 17.5, 96012001100. About 21,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05218 |
| Published | 2005-07-06 |
| Last updated | 2024-10-18 |
| Product category | Tractors |
| Products | Lawn Tractors |
| Firm named in the title | Tecumseh Power Co. |
| Firms | Tecumseh Power Co., of Grafton, Wis. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Brazil |
| Units (US) | 21,000 |
| Model numbers | 18.5, 96012000300, 17.5, 96012001100 |
| Hazard classes | crash |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Home and hardware stores nationwide, from December 2004 through May 2005, for between $750 and $1,300. |
Description
These lawn tractors have a 6-speed MST206-545C Peerless transaxle and a 17.5, 18, 18.5 or 19 horsepower engine. The recalled tractor and transaxle model number information is located below the tractor seat, and on the transaxle housing. The recalled transaxles have a date of manufacture code (DOM) between 4275 and 5047 followed by the letter "G", which can be found on the Transaxle ID Label. BRAND NAME COLOR HP RETAILER TRACTOR MODEL NO. Poulan Pro Black 18.5 Various Hardware Dealers 96012000300 Poulan Black 17.5 Various Hardware Dealers 96012001100 Poulan Pro Black 19 Various Hardware Dealers 96012001700 Poulan Pro Black 18.5 Various Hardware Dealers 96012002700 Southern States Red 17.5 Southern States Dealers 96012002200 Poulan Pro Black 18 The Home Depot 96016000200 Craftsman Gray 18 Orchard Supply Hardware 275390
Hazard
The axles on these lawn tractors can crack and break, if subject to extreme load amounts. Should the axle break, it could cause a loss of control and result in injuries to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using their lawn tractor, and contact Tecumseh for assistance in identifying affected units, and free repair, if necessary.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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