Electrolux Recalls Garden Tractors Due to Rear Wheel Hub Defect
Electrolux is recalling about 22,000 Sears Craftsman, Husqvarna, and Poulan Pro garden tractors because the rear wheel hub may crack or wear, causing loss of power and brake function.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 mechanical defect posing a risk of injury to consumers, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a high-risk product where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Electrolux Home Products, Inc. is recalling approximately 22,000 Sears Craftsman, Husqvarna, and Poulan Pro garden tractors. The recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on August 6, 2002.
The affected tractors have a defect where the rear wheel hub may crack or wear under certain operating conditions. This can cause the hub to spin free on its axle, resulting in a loss of power to the wheel and brake. This malfunction poses a risk of injury to consumers. One incident has been reported, but no injuries have been reported.
The recalled tractors were sold at mass merchandisers and authorized dealerships from January 2001 to September 2001 for between $2,300 and $4,000. Consumers should stop using the tractor immediately and call the appropriate telephone number for their specific model to verify if their unit is affected. If the tractor is included in the recall, a free repair will be scheduled.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sears Craftsman, Husqvarna and Poulan Pro garden tractors
- Affected units
- 22,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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