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

Name: Husqvarna Recalls Lawn and Garden Tillers Due to Risk of Bodily Injury, Laceration
Brand: Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
SKU: CPSC-15195
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: July 23, 2015Recall ID: 15195Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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.

Product Description & Identification

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

Affected Products

Lawn and garden tillers

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Husqvarna-Recalls-Tillers
Title	Husqvarna Recalls Lawn and Garden Tillers Due to Risk of Bodily Injury, Laceration
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15195.AriensTiller.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Ariens Tiller
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15195.HusqvarnaTiller.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Husqvarna Tiller
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15195.JonseredTiller.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Jonsered Tiller
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15195.PoulanProTiller.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Poulan Pro Tiller
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15195.Label-on-Tiller.jpg
Images › 5 › Caption	Label on tiller with brand name, model number and serial number
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Lawn and garden tillers
Products › Type	Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters)
Products › Category I D	68420
Products › Number Of Units	About 24,000
Recall I D	6454
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tillers and return it to the nearest Husqvarna dealer for a free repair.
Retailers › Name	Hardware stores, home centers and independent outdoor power equipment dealers from October 2014 through May 2015 for between $600 and $850.
Recall Date	2015-07-23T00:00:00
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
Recall Number	15195
Manufacturers › Name	Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Inconjunctions › U R L	http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/54334r-eng.php
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.
Last Publish Date	2015-07-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmHusqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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