FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 6, 2004
Release #05-061
Firm's Hotline: (800) 448-7543
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact:(301) 504-7908
CPSC, Electrolux Home Products Inc. Announce Recall of Husqvarna Lawn Tractors
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the manufacturers named below, today announced
voluntary recalls of the following consumer products. Consumers should
stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Husqvarna Lawn Tractors
Units: 5,280
Manufacturer: Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Orangeburg, S.C.
Hazard: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: Husqvarna has received four reports of fuel tanks
leaking. There have been no reports of fire or property damage.
Description: 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.
Sold at: Husqvarna dealers and distributors nationwide from November
2003 through July 2004 for about $1,500.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: 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.
Consumer Contact: 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 Web site at www.usa.husqvarna.com