Husqvarna Recalls Lawn and Garden Tillers Due to Risk of Bodily Injury, Lacerati...
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 |
Overview
- Recalling FirmHusqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.