Husqvarna Recalls Lawn and Garden Tillers Due to Risk of Bodily Injury, Laceration
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Lawn and garden tillers |
| Units | About 24,000 |
| Hazards | The tiller's transmission shift rod and clip can come into contact with the control cable during shifting and cause the tiller to unintentionally move forward or backward, posing a risk of bodily injury and/or laceration. |
| Remedies | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tillers and return it to the nearest Husqvarna dealer for a free repair. |
| Manufacturers | Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Charlotte, N.C. |
Details
This recall involves Ariens®, Husqvarna®, Jonsered® and Poulan Pro® brand rear tine tillers used for plowing, cultivation and ridging gardens and lawns. The tillers have an engine to power the wheels and the rear tines, an operator handle with forward and reverse transmission and tilling widths ranging from 17 to 19 inches. The brand name is printed on the side of the tiller. They were sold in red, orange and yellow/black colors. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. Brand Name Model Number Serial Number Range Ariens A600DRT Husqvarna CRT900, CRT900L, DRT900, DRT900E, DRT900H 101514MXXXXX through 053115MXXXXX Jonsered J208C14, J208D14 Poulan Pro PRRT900
Consumer Contact
Husqvarna toll free at (877) 257-6921 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or online at www.husqvarna.com and click on “Latest Press” for more information.
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