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Product Recall Number: 02-043

Why was Lawn tractors sold under the brand names Poulan Pro, WEED EATER, Husqvarna and Jonsered recalled?

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

Lawn tractors sold under the brand names Poulan Pro, WEED EATER, Husqvarna and Jonsered
Here's product recall specific data for Lawn tractors sold under the brand names Poulan Pro, WEED EATER, Husqvarna and Jonsered.

  • Product Recall Number: 02-043

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2001-11-15

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Lawn tractors sold under the brand names Poulan Pro, WEED EATER, Husqvarna and Jonsered

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), WCI Outdoor Products, of Cleveland, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 35,000 lawn tractors to replace their 2-gallon fuel tanks. The tank in the lawn tractor can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.WCI has received 76 reports of the fuel tanks on these lawn tractors cracking. No injuries have been reported.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. BrandMFG. ID NumberSERIAL DateService Repair CenterPoulan ProPR1742ST(A)(B)(C)(D)PR17H42ST(A)(B)(C)PR18542ST(A)(B)(C)PR185H42ST(C)(D)Range(MO/DA/YR)110700through082101 (800) 849-1297www.poulan.comPR20H42ST(B)(C)(D)PRK17G42ST(A)(B)PRK17H42ST(A)(B)(800) 358-1097www.sears.comWEED EATERS165H42(A)(800) 849-1297www.poulan.comHusqvarnaYTH1542(A)(B)(C)YTH1746(A)(B) (800) 438-7297www.husqvarna.comJonseredJNA1542(A)JNA15H42(A) (877) 693-7729Department, home and hardware stores, including authorized dealerships of the brand names listed, sold the recalled tractors from November 2000 through September 2001 for between $1,000 and $2,000.Consumers should stop using these lawn tractors immediately and contact the appropriate service center listed above for a free repair. For more information, call WCI Outdoor Products Inc toll-free at (866) 284-8872 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 35,000

  • Incidents: WCI has received 76 reports of the fuel tanks on these lawn tractors cracking. No injuries have been reported.

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

  • Sold At: Department, home and hardware stores, including authorized dealerships of the brand names listed, sold the recalled tractors from November 2000 through September 2001 for between $1,000 and $2,000.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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