CPSC recall · Reported July 6, 2005
CPSC, Tecumseh Power Co. Announce Recall to Repair Lawn Tractors
The axles on these lawn tractors can crack and break, if subject to extreme load amounts. Should the axle break, it could cause a loss of control and result in injuries to the rid…
Tecumseh Power Co., of Grafton, Wis. recalled These lawn tractors have a 6-speed MST206-545C Peerless transaxle and a 17.5, 18, 18.5 or….
CPSC, Tecumseh Power Co. Announce Recall to Repair Lawn Tractors was recalled by Tecumseh Power Co., of Grafton, Wis. in July 6, 2005. Reason: The axles on these lawn tractors can crack and break, if subject to extreme load amounts. Should the axle bre…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using their lawn tractor, and contact Tecumseh for assi…. Verify recall #05218 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Tecumseh Power Co., of Grafton, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-The axles on these lawn tractors can crack and break, if subject to extreme load amounts. Should the axle bre….
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- July 6, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05218 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, 3 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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Product description
These lawn tractors have a 6-speed MST206-545C Peerless transaxle and a 17.5, 18, 18.5 or 19 horsepower engine. The recalled tractor and transaxle model number information is located below the tractor seat, and on the transaxle housing. The recalled transaxles have a date of manufacture code (DOM) between 4275 and 5047 followed by the letter "G", which can be found on the Transaxle ID Label. BRAND NAME COLOR HP RETAILER TRACTOR MODEL NO. Poulan Pro Black 18.5 Various Hardware Dealers 96012000300 Poulan Black 17.5 Various Hardware Dealers 96012001100 Poulan Pro Black 19 Various Hardware Dealers 96012001700 Poulan Pro Black 18.5 Various Hardware Dealers 96012002700 Southern States Red 17.5 Southern States Dealers 96012002200 Poulan Pro Black 18 The Home Depot 96016000200 Craftsman Gray 18 Orchard Supply Hardware 275390
Reason for recall
The axles on these lawn tractors can crack and break, if subject to extreme load amounts. Should the axle break, it could cause a loss of control and result in injuries to the rider.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using their lawn tractor, and contact Tecumseh for assistance in identifying affected units, and free repair, if necessary.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05218 |
| Date reported | July 6, 2005 |
| Date initiated | July 6, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Tecumseh Power Co., of Grafton, Wis. |
| Affected scope | About 21,000 |
| 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 immediately stop using their lawn tractor, and contact Tecumseh for assistance in identifying affected units, an…
- Check the recall number (05218) 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.
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