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CPSC recall · Reported December 6, 2004

CPSC, Electrolux Home Products Inc. Announce Recall of Husqvarna Lawn Tractors

These lawn tractors can develop abrasions on the fuel tank because of the fuel line clamp's location. This can result in a fuel tank leak, which could pose a fire hazard to consum…

Recall #
05061
Affected scope
5,280
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Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Orangeburg, S.c. recalled These Husqvarna 18.5 horsepower, hydrostatic transmission, 42-inch cutting deck, lawn tra… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Electrolux Home Products Inc. Announce Recall of Husqvarna Lawn Tractors was recalled by Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Orangeburg, S.c. in December 6, 2004. Reason: These lawn tractors can develop abrasions on the fuel tank because of the fuel line clamp's location. This ca…. Remedy: Consumers who have one of the recalled lawn tractors should contact an authorized Husqvar…. Verify recall #05061 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Orangeburg, S.c. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-These lawn tractors can develop abrasions on the fuel tank because of the fuel line clamp's location. This ca….

Moderate
severity level
5K units
affected scope
December 6, 2004
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05061 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #05061) was formally reported on December 6, 2004. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Orangeburg, S.c. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as 5,280.

The documented reason for this recall is: These lawn tractors can develop abrasions on the fuel tank because of the fuel line clamp's location. This can result in a fuel tank leak, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers who have one of the recalled lawn tractors should contact an authorized Husqvarna service provider in your area, which will provide a free repair. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 7,642 vehicles recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

5,280

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

These Husqvarna 18.5 horsepower, hydrostatic transmission, 42-inch cutting deck, lawn tractors are gasoline-powered and are designed for residential use. The recall involves models LTH18542A and LTH18542B and includes all serial numbers. The model plate with the model number information is found under the seat.

Reason for recall

These lawn tractors can develop abrasions on the fuel tank because of the fuel line clamp's location. This can result in a fuel tank leak, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers who have one of the recalled lawn tractors should contact an authorized Husqvarna service provider in your area, which will provide a free repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 05061
Date reported December 6, 2004
Date initiated December 6, 2004
Recalling firm Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Orangeburg, S.c.
Affected scope 5,280
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.

Scale of Impact

5,280 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Consumers who have one of the recalled lawn tractors should contact an authorized Husqvarna service provider in your area, which …

  • Check the recall number (05061) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
These Husqvarna 18.5 horsepower, hydrostatic transmission, 42-inch cutting deck, lawn tractors are gasoline-powered and are designed for residential use. The recall involves models LTH18542A and LTH18542B and includes all serial numbers. The model plate with the model number information is found under the seat.. Recalled by Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Orangeburg, S.c.. Units affected: 5,280.
Why was this product recalled?
These lawn tractors can develop abrasions on the fuel tank because of the fuel line clamp's location. This can result in a fuel tank leak, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers who have one of the recalled lawn tractors should contact an authorized Husqvarna service provider in your area, which will provide a free repair.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 6, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05061.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (05061) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported December 6, 2004. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.