Electrolux Home Products Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Electrolux Home Products Inc. Announce Recall of Husqvarna Lawn Tractors
These lawn tractors can develop abrasions on the fuel tank because of the fuel line clamp's location. This can result in a fuel tank leak, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- 5,280
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1,500
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
These Husqvarna 18.5 horsepower, hydrostatic transmission, 42-inch cutting deck, lawn tractors are gasoline-powered and are designed for residential use. The recall involves models LTH18542A and LTH18542B and includes all serial numbers. The model plate with the model number information is found under the seat.
The file
- Sold at
- Husqvarna dealers and distributors nationwide from November 2003 through July 2004 for about $1,500.
- Product type
- Tractors
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Orangeburg, S.C.
Incident log
Husqvarna has received four reports of fuel tanks leaking. There have been no reports of fire or property damage.
What the notice says to do
Consumers who have one of the recalled lawn tractors should contact an authorized Husqvarna service provider in your area, which will provide a free repair.
For more information or to locate a Husqvarna dealer, call Husqvarna at (800) 448-7543 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.usa.husqvarna.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 06 2004; last revised AUG 29 2024.