CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Electrolux Home Products Inc. Announce Recall of Husqvarna Lawn Tractors
Published: December 6, 2004Recall ID: 05061Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These lawn tractors can develop abrasions on the fuel tank because of the fuel line clamp's location. This can result in a fuel tank leak, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
These Husqvarna 18.5 horsepower, hydrostatic transmission, 42-inch cutting deck, lawn tractors are gasoline-powered and are designed for residential use. The recall involves models LTH18542A and LTH18542B and includes all serial numbers. The model plate with the model number information is found under the seat.
Affected Products
Husqvarna Lawn Tractors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Electrolux-Home-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Husqvarna-Lawn-Tractors- |
| Title | CPSC, Electrolux Home Products Inc. Announce Recall of Husqvarna Lawn Tractors |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/husqvarna-tractor.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Husqvarna Lawn Tractor |
| Hazards › Name | These lawn tractors can develop abrasions on the fuel tank because of the fuel line clamp's location. This can result in a fuel tank leak, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Husqvarna has received four reports of fuel tanks leaking. There have been no reports of fire or property damage. |
| Products › Name | Husqvarna Lawn Tractors |
| Products › Type | Tractors |
| Products › Category I D | 2212 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 5,280 |
| Recall I D | 2832 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers who have one of the recalled lawn tractors should contact an authorized Husqvarna service provider in your area, which will provide a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Husqvarna dealers and distributors nationwide from November 2003 through July 2004 for about $1,500. |
| Recall Date | 2004-12-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | These Husqvarna 18.5 horsepower, hydrostatic transmission, 42-inch cutting deck, lawn tractors are gasoline-powered and are designed for residential use. The recall involves models LTH18542A and LTH18542B and includes all serial numbers. The model plate with the model number information is found under the seat. |
| Recall Number | 05061 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Orangeburg, S.C. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information or to locate a Husqvarna dealer, call Husqvarna at (800) 448-7543 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.usa.husqvarna.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-29T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |