CPSC, WCI Outdoor Products Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors

The tank in the lawn tractor can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 02043
Affected scope: About 35,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Wci Outdoor Products, of Cleveland, Ohio recalled The recall involves lawn tractors sold under the brand names Poulan Pro, WEED EATER, Husq….

CPSC, WCI Outdoor Products Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors was recalled by Wci Outdoor Products, of Cleveland, Ohio in November 16, 2001. Reason: The tank in the lawn tractor can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these lawn tractors immediately and contact the appropriate s…. Verify recall #02043 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Wci Outdoor Products, of Cleveland, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The tank in the lawn tractor can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: November 16, 2001
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02043 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recall involves lawn tractors sold under the brand names Poulan Pro, WEED EATER, Husqvarna and Jonsered. They have the manufacturer ID number and serial date codes listed below, located under the tractor seat on the fender. Brand MFG. ID Number SERIAL Date Service Repair Center Poulan Pro PR1742ST(A)(B)(C)(D) PR17H42ST(A)(B)(C) PR18542ST(A)(B)(C) PR185H42ST(C)(D)Range(MO/DA/YR)110700through082101 (800) 849-1297 www.poulan.com PR20H42ST(B)(C)(D) PRK17G42ST(A)(B) PRK17H42ST(A)(B) (800) 358-1097 www.sears.com WEED EATER S165H42(A) (800) 849-1297 www.poulan.com Husqvarna YTH1542(A)(B)(C) YTH1746(A)(B) (800) 438-7297 www.husqvarna.com Jonsered JNA1542(A) JNA15H42(A) (877) 693-7729

Reason for recall

The tank in the lawn tractor can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these lawn tractors immediately and contact the appropriate service center for a free repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02043
Date reported	November 16, 2001
Date initiated	November 16, 2001
Recalling firm	Wci Outdoor Products, of Cleveland, Ohio
Affected scope	About 35,000
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 these lawn tractors immediately and contact the appropriate service center for a free repair.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The tank in the lawn tractor can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using these lawn tractors immediately and contact the appropriate service center for a free repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 16, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02043.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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