CPSC recall · Reported December 20, 2000
CPSC, White Outdoor Products Co. Announce Recall of Lawn and Garden Tractors
The hood latch on these tractors can damage the fuel tank and cause fuel to leak when the hood is raised and lowered, presenting a fire and explosion hazard.
White Outdoor Products Co., (a subsidiary of Mtd Products Inc.) of Cleveland, Ohio recalled The riding lawn and garden tractors involved in the recall are year 2000 models with 42-,….
CPSC, White Outdoor Products Co. Announce Recall of Lawn and Garden Tractors was recalled by White Outdoor Products Co., (a subsidiary of Mtd Products Inc.) of Cleveland, Ohio in December 20, 2000. Reason: The hood latch on these tractors can damage the fuel tank and cause fuel to leak when the hood is raised and …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled tractors immediately and contact White Outdoor P…. Verify recall #01058 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
White Outdoor Products Co., (a subsidiary of Mtd Products Inc.) of Cleveland, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The hood latch on these tractors can damage the fuel tank and cause fuel to leak when the hood is raised and ….
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- December 20, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01058 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The riding lawn and garden tractors involved in the recall are year 2000 models with 42-, 46- or 50-inch mower decks, 16 to 25 horsepower engines, and a foot pedal speed control. A blade can be attached to the front of the tractor for use as a snowplow in winter. The tractors included in this recall are red and gray two-tone in color. The model numbers included in the recall are: 13A0616G190, 13AT606H190, 13AT616H190, 13AJ616H190, 14AJ816H190 and 14AZ816P190, manufactured between November 1, 1999 and August 8, 2000. White Outdoor Products Co. will help consumers identify if their tractor is a part of the recall. Consumers will need to write down the tractor's model and serial numbers, which are located under the seat of the tractor. Lawn and garden tractors that have a green "X" next to the model number are not included in this recall.
Reason for recall
The hood latch on these tractors can damage the fuel tank and cause fuel to leak when the hood is raised and lowered, presenting a fire and explosion hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled tractors immediately and contact White Outdoor Products Co. to verify their unit is part of the recall. If recalled, consumers will receive a replacement hood latch and fuel tank inspection instructions.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01058 |
| Date reported | December 20, 2000 |
| Date initiated | December 20, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | White Outdoor Products Co., (a subsidiary of Mtd Products Inc.) of Cleveland, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 9,700 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the recalled tractors immediately and contact White Outdoor Products Co. to verify their unit is part…
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