Recalls / 2001-11-16

CPSC, WCI Outdoor Products Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors

02043 · Recalled 2001-11-16 · CPSC page

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

Hazards

The tank in the lawn tractor can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

WCI has received 76 reports of the fuel tanks on these lawn tractors cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these lawn tractors immediately and contact the appropriate service center for a free repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Lawn tractors sold under the brand names Poulan Pro, WEED EATER, Husqvarna and Jonsered		About 35,000

Parties

Manufacturer: WCI Outdoor Products
Sold at: Department, home, hardware stores, including authorized dealerships of the brand names listed, sold the recalled tractors, from November 2000 through September 2001, for, 000, 000.

Consumer contact

For more information, call WCI Outdoor Products Inc toll-free at (866) 284-8872 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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Source: CPSC recall 02043. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.