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Kohler Recalls Engines Sold with Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn...

Published: May 5, 2011Recall ID: 11215Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

A wire connector on the engine can become disconnected causing the operator's seat switch to fail. When this happens, the blades will not shut down, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Kohler Courage twin-cylinder engines sold with three brands of lawn tractors: Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt. The vertical-shaft gasoline engines range in horsepower from 20 to 25. Engines included in this recall have serial numbers with the first five digits beginning with 41028 through 41056. Serial numbers can be found on the black engine cover.

Affected Products

Kohler Courage Engines

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Kohler-Recalls-Engines-Sold-with-Husqvarna-Cub-Cadet-and-Troy-Bilt-Riding-Lawn-Tractors
TitleKohler Recalls Engines Sold with Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn Tractors; Laceration Hazard Posed
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11215.11215a.jpg
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11215.11215b.jpg
Images › 3 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11215.11215c.jpg
Images › 3 › CaptionCub Cadet LTX1046
Images › 4 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11215.11215d.jpg
Images › 4 › CaptionClub Cadet RZT42
Images › 5 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11215.11215e.jpg
Images › 5 › CaptionClub Cadet SLTX1050
Images › 6 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11215.11215f.jpg
Images › 6 › CaptionClub Cadet Z-Force S48
Images › 7 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11215.11215g.jpg
Images › 7 › CaptionHusqvana LGT2554
Images › 8 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11215.11215h.jpg
Images › 8 › CaptionHusqvana RZ4623
Images › 9 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11215.11215i.jpg
Images › 9 › CaptionTroy-Bilt Mustang RZT50
Images › 10 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11215.11215j.jpg
Images › 10 › CaptionTroy-Bilt Colt RZT42
Hazards › NameA wire connector on the engine can become disconnected causing the operator's seat switch to fail. When this happens, the blades will not shut down, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Injuries › NameNone reported.
Products › NameKohler Courage Engines
Products › TypeEngines
Products › Category I D1929
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 10,000
Recall I D669
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the lawn tractors and contact an authorized Kohler dealer or the retail location where the tractor was purchased for a free inspection and repair.
Retailers › NameLowe's, Tractor Supply Company stores, and by authorized Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from February 2011 through April 2011 for between $1,500 and $5,700.
Recall Date2011-05-05T00:00:00
DescriptionThis recall involves Kohler Courage twin-cylinder engines sold with three brands of lawn tractors: Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt. The vertical-shaft gasoline engines range in horsepower from 20 to 25. Engines included in this recall have serial numbers with the first five digits beginning with 41028 through 41056. Serial numbers can be found on the black engine cover.
Recall Number11215
Manufacturers › NameKohler Co., of Kohler, Wis.
Remedy Options › OptionRepair
Consumer ContactFor additional information, contact Kohler Co. at (800) 451-2294 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.kohlerengines.com
Last Publish Date2016-07-07T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryUnited States

Overview

  • Recalling FirmKohler Co., of Kohler, Wis.
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