The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·99150·Announced 1999-07-29

WCI Outdoor Products Recalls Ranch King Tractors for Fire Risk

WCI Outdoor Products is recalling about 1,600 Ranch King tractors because a misrouted fuel line can cause gasoline spills, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.

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 risk of fire and burn injuries with one reported minor fire, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

WCI Outdoor Products, Inc. is recalling approximately 1,600 Ranch King tractors in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves two models: the Ranch King 18.5 HP tractor (manufacturer's ID RK185H46A) and the Ranch King Pro 20 HP tractor (manufacturer's ID RK20H46A). These hydrostatic drive tractors were sold with a 46-inch mower deck.

The fuel line on these tractors can be misrouted near the ground drive belt or steering gears. This misrouting can result in the fuel line becoming damaged or cut, allowing gasoline to spill. This condition poses a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers. WCI Outdoor Products has received one report of a minor fire and two reports of damaged fuel lines, but no injuries have been reported.

The recalled tractors were sold exclusively at Quality Farm & Fleet stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New York, West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee between February 23, 1999, and May 28, 1999. Consumers should stop using these tractors immediately and call WCI Outdoor Products, Inc. at (800) 849-1297 to determine if their tractor is part of the recall and to arrange for a free repair. The manufacturer's ID and serial number are located on a label affixed to the fender, under the seat.

The recalled product

Product
Ranch King Tractors Recalled by WCI Outdoor Products
Manufacturer
Ranch King
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn & Garden Equipment
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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