CPSCGeneral Alert
Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Tractors; Parking Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control
Published: July 8, 2009Recall ID: 09751Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The tractor's parking brake can fail posing a loss of control hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled Craftsman power lawn tractor is gray colored, has 19.5 HP engine, automatic drive, and a 42 inch cutting deck. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are located on a model plate under the tractor's seat. Models Craftsman 917.289080 Craftsman 917.289081 Serial Numbers 012709A001000 through 031209D999999
Affected Products
Craftsman Lawn Tractors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Husqvarna-Recalls-Lawn-Tractors-Parking-Brake-Failure-Can-Cause-Loss-of-Control |
| Title | Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Tractors; Parking Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/84914AM.png |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Lawn Tractor |
| Hazards › Name | The tractor's parking brake can fail posing a loss of control hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | No incidents or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Craftsman Lawn Tractors |
| Products › Type | Tractors |
| Products › Category I D | 2212 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 8,200 |
| Recall I D | 6056 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled tractors immediately and contact Sears for a free inspection at your home and, if necessary, a free repair of the parking brake cable. Sears is directly contacting consumers who purchased this product. |
| Retailers › Name | Sears and Kmart stores nationwide and on the Web at www.sears.com from January 2009 through April 2009 for about $1,200. |
| Recall Date | 2009-07-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled Craftsman power lawn tractor is gray colored, has 19.5 HP engine, automatic drive, and a 42 inch cutting deck. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are located on a model plate under the tractor's seat. Models Craftsman 917.289080 Craftsman 917.289081 Serial Numbers 012709A001000 through 031209D999999 |
| Recall Number | 09751 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Augusta, Ga. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact toll free number at (800) 659-7026, hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Overview
- Recalling FirmHusqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Augusta, Ga.