The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·01058·Announced 2000-12-20

White Outdoor Products Recalls Lawn and Garden Tractors Due to Fire Hazard

White Outdoor Products is recalling about 9,700 lawn and garden tractors because the hood latch can damage the fuel tank, causing fuel leaks and fire risks.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and explosion hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

White Outdoor Products Co., a subsidiary of MTD Products Inc., is recalling approximately 9,700 lawn and garden tractors. The recall involves year 2000 models with 42-, 46-, or 50-inch mower decks, 16 to 25 horsepower engines, and foot pedal speed controls. The tractors are red and gray two-tone and were manufactured between November 1, 1999, and August 8, 2000. Specific model numbers included in the recall are 13A0616G190, 13AT606H190, 13AT616H190, 13AJ616H190, 14AJ816H190, and 14AZ816P190.

The hazard exists because the hood latch on these tractors can damage the fuel tank when the hood is raised and lowered. This damage can cause fuel to leak, presenting a fire and explosion hazard. White Outdoor Products Co. has received one report of the hood latch damaging the fuel tank, but no reports of fuel leaks, fires, or injuries have been received.

Consumers should stop using the recalled tractors immediately and contact White Outdoor Products Co. to verify if their unit is part of the recall. The tractors were sold nationwide by White Outdoor Products Co. dealers from November 1999 through December 2000 for between $1,600 and $3,400. If the tractor is part of the recall, consumers will receive a replacement hood latch and fuel tank inspection instructions. Consumers can contact White Outdoor Products Co. at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Lawn and garden tractors
Manufacturer
White Outdoor Products Co., (a subsidiary of MTD Products Inc.) of Cleveland, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn and Garden Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
9,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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