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Husqvarna recalls certain Husqvarna and Poulan Pro Brand Lawn Tractors
- Starting date:
- November 17, 2017
- Posting date:
- November 17, 2017
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Outdoor Living
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Fire Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-65112
Affected products
Certain Husqvarna and Poulan Pro Brand Lawn Tractors
Product description
| Brand | Model | Product Number Code | Serial Range Start | Serial Range End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Husqvarna | YT42DXLS | 960480084 | 022315A001011 | 013117A002035 |
| Poulan Pro | PB20A46YT | 960480076 | 022615A001311 | 030315A001500 |
| Poulan Pro | PP20VA46 | 960480092 | 120915D001011 | 120716D001655 |
Hazard identified
The fuel line in the identified tractors was not routed behind the tank guard which could allow the fuel line to contact and rub against the transmission belt. If this occurs, fuel could leak from the fuel line and pose a risk of fire.
As of November 17, 2017 the company has not received any reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 1,607 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The Husqvarna Model YT42DXLS was sold from February 2015 to August 2017. The Poulan Pro Model PB20A46YT was sold from March 2015 to January 2016. The Poulan Pro Model PP20VA46 was sold from December 2015 to January 2017.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States.
Companies
- Distributor
-
Husqvarna Canada Corp.
Mississauga
Ontario
CANADA
- Manufacturer
-
Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Product N.A., Inc.
Charlotte
North Carolina
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact Husqvarna to arrange for a free repair of the unit by an authorized service dealer.
For more information, consumers may contact Husqvarna toll free at 1-877-257-6921 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or by email and through the firm's website and click on 'Product Recall' link at the bottom of the page.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.