Poulan tractor & mower recalls

What's recalled: This recall involves Husqvarna® and Poulan Pro® brand residential zero turn riding mowers with a Briggs & Stratton twin cylinder engine. They were sold in orange/black and yellow/black colors. On the Husqvarna models, "Husqvarna" is printed on the side of the mowers. On the Poulan Pro models, "Poulan Pro" is printed on the front of the mower. The model number and serial number are printed on the left-hand rail frame in front of the left rear drive wheel. The following models are included in the recall. Brand Model Number Model Name Serial Number Range Husqvarna 967638401 Z242F 070117C001001 through 110717C999999 Husqvarna 967271501 Z246 Husqvarna 967271401 Z246 Husqvarna 967323901 Z246i Husqvarna 967262401 Z248F Husqvarna 967324101 Z254 Husqvarna 967680901 Z254F Poulan Pro 967331001 P54ZX

Hazard: An incorrect routing of the fuel line can cause it to wear and leak, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled zero turn mowers and contact Husqvarna to arrange for a free inspection and repair.

Official CPSC notice

What's recalled: This recall involves Husqvarna®, Poulan Pro®, Jonsered®, Craftsman®, Yardworks®, Murray®, and Brute® brand walk-behind gas powered lawn mowers with Briggs & Stratton 7.25 HP engines. They were sold in red, orange, blue and yellow/black colors and have either four similar-sized wheels or two larger rear wheels and two smaller front wheels, a long handle with an operator presence control bar that is pushed down towards the mower handle to start the engine, a mowing deck, and may have come with or without a collecting bag in the rear. The brand names are printed on the mowers, and a Briggs & Stratton logo is printed on the engine shield. The mower model and serial number can be found on the rear of the mowing deck, next to the rear wheel. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. Brand Model Name Serial Number Range Brute 961480058 110115M00001 - 082516M50000 Craftsman 10176 10178 37275 37489 Husqvarna LB155S LC121P HU725AWDEX HU725AWDH HU725AWDHQ Jonsered LM 2153CMDA LM 2155MD LM 2153CMDA Murray 21P68H30 Poulan Pro 961320100 961420133 PR675Y22RHPE PR725Y22RHP 961490006 Yardworks 961380047 961480057

Hazard: The operator presence control bar can malfunction and cause the engine and blades to continue to operate when they should shut off, posing a laceration hazard to the operator.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact Husqvarna or go to http://husqvarna.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1255/ to determine if their unit needs a free repair.

Official CPSC notice

What's recalled: The lawn tractors were sold under the Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro, Poulan, Weed Eater, Southern States and Murray brand names. Recalled tractors' product, model and serial numbers are listed in the chart below. To determine if a tractor is included in the recall, check the lawn tractors' product, model and serial numbers, located on a label under the seat of the tractor. Brand Product Number Model Number Serial Number Range Service Center Craftsman® NA 917.27662 917.27663 917.27618 917.27664 120905-X00XXXX through 061606-X00XXXX (800) 659-5917 Monday through Saturday between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET. www.sears.com NA 917.27535 917.27639 917.27640 917.27641 917.27678 090905-X00XXXX through 062206-X00XXXX Husqvarna® 960430003 00 YT1942T 120905-X00XXXX through 061606-X00XXXX (866) 721-6091 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET www.husqvarna.com 960130019 00 LT16542 090905-X00XXXX through 062206- X00X`XXX Murray 960120058 00 960120059 00 MB12538LT MB1842LT 120905-X00XXXX through 061606-X00XXXX (866) 284-8872 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Poulan® 960420026 00 C20H42YT 120905-X00XXXX through 061606-X00XXXX (866) 284-8872 Monday through Friday between 8

Hazard: The fuel line on these lawn tractors can separate from the fuel tank outlet. If this occurs, fuel will spill out, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Consumers with recalled tractors should immediately stop using the tractor and contact the applicable firm to schedule a free repair.

Official CPSC notice

What's recalled: These lawn tractors have a 6-speed MST206-545C Peerless transaxle and a 17.5, 18, 18.5 or 19 horsepower engine. The recalled tractor and transaxle model number information is located below the tractor seat, and on the transaxle housing. The recalled transaxles have a date of manufacture code (DOM) between 4275 and 5047 followed by the letter "G", which can be found on the Transaxle ID Label. BRAND NAME COLOR HP RETAILER TRACTOR MODEL NO. Poulan Pro Black 18.5 Various Hardware Dealers 96012000300 Poulan Black 17.5 Various Hardware Dealers 96012001100 Poulan Pro Black 19 Various Hardware Dealers 96012001700 Poulan Pro Black 18.5 Various Hardware Dealers 96012002700 Southern States Red 17.5 Southern States Dealers 96012002200 Poulan Pro Black 18 The Home Depot 96016000200 Craftsman Gray 18 Orchard Supply Hardware 275390

Hazard: The axles on these lawn tractors can crack and break, if subject to extreme load amounts. Should the axle break, it could cause a loss of control and result in injuries to the rider.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using their lawn tractor, and contact Tecumseh for assistance in identifying affected units, and free repair, if necessary.

Official CPSC notice

What's recalled: The recall includes the following Sears Craftsman, Husqvarna and Poulan Pro garden tractors, with model numbers and serial date codes in the following ranges: Brand Model Number Serial Date Service Repair Center Sears Craftsman All Begin with 917. 274960; 274961; 275000; 275020; 275040; 275041; 275221; 275222; 275223; 275241; 275242; 601900; 601901; 601931; 601940; 601941 011501- 092101 (800) 659-5917 www.sears.com Husqvarna GTH2550XPA; GTH2550XPB; GTH2550C 011501- 092101 (800) 438-7297 Poulan Pro PRGT22H48A; 917.279981 (PRGT22H50B) (Sold at Sears) 917.279983 (PRGT22H50D) (sold at Sears) 011501- 092101 (800) 849-1297 (800) 659-5917 www.sears.com They were manufactured in the USA.

Hazard: Under certain operating conditions, the rear wheel hub may crack or wear and spin free on its axle, resulting in a loss of power to the wheel and brake, which poses the risk of injury to consumers.

Remedy: Consumers who have purchased one of these garden tractors (within the affected date code range) are asked to stop using the tractor immediately, call the appropriate telephone number for your model in the list, give the customer service representative your garden tractor model name, model number and serial number information. This information is located under the tractor seat on the fender. We will verify if your tractor is affected by this recall. If your tractor is affected, we will schedule a

Official CPSC notice

What's recalled: The recall involves lawn tractors sold under the brand names Poulan Pro, WEED EATER, Husqvarna and Jonsered. They have the manufacturer ID number and serial date codes listed below, located under the tractor seat on the fender. Brand MFG. ID Number SERIAL Date Service Repair Center Poulan Pro PR1742ST(A)(B)(C)(D) PR17H42ST(A)(B)(C) PR18542ST(A)(B)(C) PR185H42ST(C)(D)Range(MO/DA/YR)110700through082101 (800) 849-1297 www.poulan.com PR20H42ST(B)(C)(D) PRK17G42ST(A)(B) PRK17H42ST(A)(B) (800) 358-1097 www.sears.com WEED EATER S165H42(A) (800) 849-1297 www.poulan.com Husqvarna YTH1542(A)(B)(C) YTH1746(A)(B) (800) 438-7297 www.husqvarna.com Jonsered JNA1542(A) JNA15H42(A) (877) 693-7729

Hazard: The tank in the lawn tractor can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these lawn tractors immediately and contact the appropriate service center for a free repair.

Official CPSC notice