Husqvarna · Recalled
Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Tractors; Parking Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control
The tractor's parking brake can fail posing a loss of control hazard.
- Units
- About 8,200
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1,200
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled Craftsman power lawn tractor is gray colored, has 19.5 HP engine, automatic drive, and a 42 inch cutting deck. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are located on a model plate under the tractor's seat. Models Craftsman 917.289080 Craftsman 917.289081 Serial Numbers 012709A001000 through 031209D999999
The file
- Sold at
- Sears and Kmart stores nationwide and on the Web at www.sears.com from January 2009 through April 2009 for about $1,200.
- Product type
- Tractors
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Augusta, Ga.
Incident log
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled tractors immediately and contact Sears for a free inspection at your home and, if necessary, a free repair of the parking brake cable. Sears is directly contacting consumers who purchased this product.
For additional information, contact toll free number at (800) 659-7026, hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.
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 JUL 08 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.