The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·06207·Announced 2006-07-11

Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Tractors for Fuel Line Fire Hazard

Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. is recalling about 174,000 lawn tractors because the fuel line can separate from the tank, causing fuel spills and fire hazards.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with 16 reported fires and 3 reports of minor personal injury, meeting the criteria for 'Severe' (significant injury/property-damage reports).

Plain-English summary

Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. is recalling approximately 174,000 lawn tractors sold under the Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro, Poulan, Weed Eater, Southern States, and Murray brand names. The recall is due to a defect where the fuel line can separate from the fuel tank outlet. If this separation occurs, fuel spills out, creating a fire hazard.

The company received 886 reports of fuel lines separating from the fuel tank outlet and 16 reports of fires related to this issue. Additionally, there are three reports of minor personal injury associated with the defect.

These tractors were sold at home centers, retailers, hardware stores, and dealers nationwide from September 2005 through June 2006 for between $820 and $1,500. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tractors and contact the applicable firm to schedule a free repair. Specific model and serial numbers are listed in the official recall notice.

The recalled product

Product
Lawn Tractors
Manufacturer
Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc., of Augusta, Ga., formerly known as Electrolux
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Tractors
Hazard
Affected units
174,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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