CPSCGeneral Alert
Mahindra USA Recalls Compact Tractors Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Published: November 12, 2015Recall ID: 16707Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Fuel lines can break or leak, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involved Mahindra eMax compact diesel tractors designed for residential use. They are red with a black seat. The model number and "Mahindra" are in white lettering on the each side of the hood. Serial numbers for the recalled models are located on the right side of the frame above the front axle. Recalled Model Serial Numbers eMax 22G 22GRH00001-22GRH00596 eMax 22H 22HRH00001-22HRH00710 eMax 25H 25HRH00001-25HRH00816
Affected Products
eMax Compact Tractors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Mahindra-USA-Recalls-Compact-Tractors |
| Title | Mahindra USA Recalls Compact Tractors Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16707.mahindra%25201.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Max25 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16707.mahindra%25202.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Max 22 |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16707.mahindra%25203.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Model and serial number |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16707.mahindra1.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Max25 |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16707.mahindra2.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Max 22 |
| Hazards › Name | Fuel lines can break or leak, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm received 61 reports of cracks in the fuel tank pipe. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | eMax Compact Tractors |
| Products › Type | Garden Tractors and Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68417 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,000 (in addition to about 100 in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 6573 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the tractors and contact an authorized Mahindra dealer as soon as possible to schedule the free repair. |
| Importers › Name | Mahindra USA, Inc., of Houston, Tex. |
| Retailers › Name | Mahindra dealers throughout the United States and Canada from March 2014 through September 2015 for between $11,300 and $13,600. |
| Recall Date | 2015-11-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involved Mahindra eMax compact diesel tractors designed for residential use. They are red with a black seat. The model number and "Mahindra" are in white lettering on the each side of the hood. Serial numbers for the recalled models are located on the right side of the frame above the front axle. Recalled Model Serial Numbers eMax 22G 22GRH00001-22GRH00596 eMax 22H 22HRH00001-22HRH00710 eMax 25H 25HRH00001-25HRH00816 |
| Recall Number | 16707 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/55810r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Mahindra toll-free at 877-449-7771 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.mahindrausa.com and click on "Tractor Recall" for more information. The firm is contacting registered owners of the tractors directly. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-11-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | South Korea |