Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. Recalls Lawn Tractors for Fire Hazard

July 11, 2006

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. have announced a voluntary recall of Lawn Tractors. Consumers should stop using these products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

The fuel line on these lawn tractors can separate from the fuel tank outlet. If this occurs, fuel will spill out, posing a fire hazard.

Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. received 886 reports of fuel lines that separated from the fuel tank outlet and 16 reports of fires related to this issue. There are three reports of minor personal injury.

The lawn tractors were sold under the Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro, Poulan, Weed Eater, Southern States and Murray brand names. To determine if a tractor is included in the recall, check the lawn tractors’ product, model and serial numbers, located on a label under the seat of the tractor. Click here for a full list of relevant numbers.

The vehicles were sold at home centers, retailers and hardware stores from September 2005 through June 2006.

Consumers with recalled tractors should immediately stop using the tractor and contact one of the firms listed below to schedule a free repair.

For more information, call Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. toll-free at (866) 284-8872 or visit their Web site at www.husqvarna.com. Consumers with Craftsman-brand tractors should call (800) 659-5917. Consumers with Poulan Pro, Poulan, Weed Eater, Southern States or Murray brand tractors should call toll-free at (866) 284-8872.