The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11742·Announced 2011-06-09

Husqvarna Recalls TuffTorq Yard Tractors Due to Braking Failure Risk

Husqvarna is recalling about 1,600 TuffTorq yard tractors because the transaxle can fail, causing a loss of braking ability. No injuries have been reported.

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 (loss of braking ability) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Husqvarna Professional Products Inc. is recalling approximately 1,600 orange Husqvarna yard tractors equipped with TuffTorq K46LD transaxles. The affected models are YTH23V42LS and YTH24V48LS, with serial numbers ranging from 050110A001000 to 123110D999999. These tractors were sold at Husqvarna authorized dealers nationwide between May 2010 and December 2010 for between $2,300 and $2,800.

The recall is due to a defect in the transaxle that can cause intermittent drive failure. This failure poses a risk of reduced or lost braking ability, which could lead to an accident. The company has not reported any injuries or illnesses associated with this defect.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled yard tractors. To schedule a free repair at an authorized Husqvarna dealer, consumers should contact Husqvarna toll-free at (877) 257-6921 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit www.husqvarna.us.

The recalled product

Product
Husqvarna Yard Tractors with TuffTorq K46LD Transaxle
Manufacturer
Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn & Garden Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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