Kohler Recalls Engines Sold with Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn Tractors; Laceration Hazard Posed
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-05-05). Hazards: laceration. About 10,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11215 |
| Published | 2011-05-05 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-07 |
| Product category | Engines |
| Products | Kohler Courage Engines |
| Firm named in the title | Kohler |
| Firms | Kohler Co., of Kohler, Wis. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 10,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Lowe's, Tractor Supply Company stores, and by authorized Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from February 2011 through April 2011 for between $1,500 and $5,700. |
Description
This recall involves Kohler Courage twin-cylinder engines sold with three brands of lawn tractors: Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt. The vertical-shaft gasoline engines range in horsepower from 20 to 25. Engines included in this recall have serial numbers with the first five digits beginning with 41028 through 41056. Serial numbers can be found on the black engine cover.
Hazard
A wire connector on the engine can become disconnected causing the operator's seat switch to fail. When this happens, the blades will not shut down, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the lawn tractors and contact an authorized Kohler dealer or the retail location where the tractor was purchased for a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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