Recalls / 2005-07-06

CPSC, Tecumseh Power Co. Announce Recall to Repair Lawn Tractors

05218 · Recalled 2005-07-06 · CPSC page

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

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using their lawn tractor, and contact Tecumseh for assistance in identifying affected units, and free repair, if necessary.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Lawn Tractors		About 21,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Tecumseh Power Co.
Made in: Brazil
Sold at: Home, hardware, from December 2004 through May 2005, for, 300.

Consumer contact

Call Tecumseh toll-free at (888) 271-4048 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Tecumseh's Web site at www.tecumsehpower.com

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Source: CPSC recall 05218. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.