Sears Craftsman, Husqvarna and Poulan Pro garden tractors
Published August 6, 2002
Summary
CPSC records recall 02550, published August 6, 2002. Reported units: About 22,000.
What's the hazard
Under certain operating conditions, the rear wheel hub may crack or wear and spin free on its axle, resulting in a loss of power to the wheel and brake, which poses the risk of injury to consumers.
What to do
Consumers who have purchased one of these garden tractors (within the affected date code range) are asked to stop using the tractor immediately, call the appropriate telephone number for your model in the list, give the customer service representative your garden tractor model name, model number and serial number information. This information is located under the tractor seat on the fender. We will verify if your tractor is affected by this recall. If your tractor is affected, we will schedule a free repair of the unit.
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Recall details
- Distributor
- Electrolux Home Products, Inc., of Cleveland, OH
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Sears Craftsman, Husqvarna and Poulan Pro garden tractors recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 02550 on August 6, 2002. Reported hazard: Under certain operating conditions, the rear wheel hub may crack or wear and spin free on its axle, resulting in a loss of power to the wheel and brake, which poses the risk of injury to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers who have purchased one of these garden tractors (within the affected date code range) are asked to stop using the tractor immediately, call the appropriate telephone number for your model in the list, give the customer service representative your garden tractor model name, model number and serial number information. This information is located under the tractor seat on the fender. We will verify if your tractor is affected by this recall. If your tractor is affected, we will schedule a free repair of the unit.