Mahindra USA recalls eMax Compact Tractors
- Starting date:
- November 12, 2015
- Posting date:
- November 12, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Outdoor Living
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-55810
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Mahindra USA Incorporated
Affected products
eMax 22G, 22H and 25H Compact Tractors
Product description
This recall involves Mahindra eMax compact diesel tractors designed for residential use. They are red with a black seat. The model number and "Mahindra" are in white lettering on the each side of the hood. Serial numbers for the recalled models are located on the right side of the frame above the front axle.
| Recalled Model | Serial Numbers |
|---|---|
| eMax 22G | 22GRH00001-22GRH00596 |
| eMax 22H | 22HRH00001-22HRH00710 |
| eMax 25H | 25HRH00001-25HRH00816 |
Hazard identified
The affected unit's fuel lines can break or leak, posing a fire hazard.
The firm received 61 reports of cracks in the fuel tank pipe. Neither Health Canada or the US CPSC has received any reports of injuries related to the use of these compact diesel tractors.
Number sold
Approximately 95 of the recalled tractors were sold in Canada. Approximately 2,000 were distributed in the United States.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from March 2014 through September 2015 in Canada and the United States.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Korea.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Tong Yang Mulsan Co., Ltd
TYM
KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF'
- Distributor
-
Mahindra USA, Inc.,
Houston
Texas
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the tractors and contact an authorized Mahindra dealer as soon as possible to make arrangements for a free repair.
Contact Mahindra toll-free at 877-449-7771 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online and click on "Tractor Recall" for more information. The firm is contacting registered owners of the tractors directly.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission’s website.
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.