Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Tractors; Parking Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-07-08). Hazards: crash. Models: 917.289080, 917.289081. About 8,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09751 |
| Published | 2009-07-08 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Tractors |
| Products | Craftsman Lawn Tractors |
| Firm named in the title | Husqvarna |
| Firms | Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Augusta, Ga. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 8,200 |
| Model numbers | 917.289080, 917.289081 |
| Hazard classes | crash |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Sears and Kmart stores nationwide and on the Web at www.sears.com from January 2009 through April 2009 for about $1,200. |
Description
The recalled Craftsman power lawn tractor is gray colored, has 19.5 HP engine, automatic drive, and a 42 inch cutting deck. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are located on a model plate under the tractor's seat. Models Craftsman 917.289080 Craftsman 917.289081 Serial Numbers 012709A001000 through 031209D999999
Hazard
The tractor's parking brake can fail posing a loss of control hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled tractors immediately and contact Sears for a free inspection at your home and, if necessary, a free repair of the parking brake cable. Sears is directly contacting consumers who purchased this product.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Machine access
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