Lawn tractors sold under the brand names Poulan Pro, WEED EATER, Husqvarna and Jonsered

Date

Nov. 16, 2001

Manufacturer

WCI Outdoor Products, of Cleveland, Ohio

CPSC title

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

Products

Lawn tractors sold under the brand names Poulan Pro, WEED EATER, Husqvarna and Jonsered

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

Hazard

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

Remedy

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

Units

About 35,000

Injuries reported

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

Sold at

Department, home and hardware stores, including authorized dealerships of the brand names listed, sold the recalled tractors, from November 2000 through September 2001, for between $1,000 and $2,000.

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.

Recall number

02043

What should I do? Something you own was recalled. What now?

Source: CPSC · Consumer product record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.