Tecumseh Power Co. Recall to Repair Lawn Tractors
Lawn Tractors
Date of Recall
2005-07-06CPSC Release Number
05-218Manufactured In
BrazilCompany Phone Number
(888) 271-4048Units
About 21,000Manufacturer
Tecumseh Power Co., of Grafton, Wis.Sold By
Home and hardware stores nationwide from December 2004 through May 2005 for between $750 and $1,300.Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.Description
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 (see Figure 1), and on the transaxle housing (see Figure 2). 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 (see Figure 3).| 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 | Grey | 18 | Orchard Supply Hardware | 275390 |
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using their lawn tractor, and contact Tecumseh for assistance in identifying affected units, and free repair if necessary.Consumer Contact
Call Tecumseh toll-free at (888) 271-4048 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Tecumseh's Web site at www.tecumsehpower.comRecall Comments
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