Recalls / 2015-07-23

Husqvarna Recalls Lawn and Garden Tillers Due to Risk of Bodily Injury, Laceration

15195 · Recalled 2015-07-23 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves Ariens®, Husqvarna®, Jonsered® and Poulan Pro® brand rear tine tillers used for plowing, cultivation and ridging gardens and lawns. The tillers have an engine to power the wheels and the rear tines, an operator handle with forward and reverse transmission and tilling widths ranging from 17 to 19 inches. The brand name is printed on the side of the tiller. They were sold in red, orange and yellow/black colors. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. Brand Name Model Number Serial Number Range Ariens A600DRT Husqvarna CRT900, CRT900L, DRT900, DRT900E, DRT900H 101514MXXXXX through 053115MXXXXX Jonsered J208C14, J208D14 Poulan Pro PRRT900

Hazards

The tiller's transmission shift rod and clip can come into contact with the control cable during shifting and cause the tiller to unintentionally move forward or backward, posing a risk of bodily injury and/or laceration.

Reported injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tillers and return it to the nearest Husqvarna dealer for a free repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Lawn and garden tillers		About 24,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Hardware stores, home centers, independent outdoor power equipment dealers, $850.

Consumer contact

Husqvarna toll free at (877) 257-6921 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email recalls@husqvarna.com or online at www.husqvarna.com and click on "Latest Press" for more information.

More images

Label on tiller with brand name, model number and serial number

Source: CPSC recall 15195. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.