CPSC recall · Reported May 12, 2005
CPSC, Bush Hog, LLC Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles
The front suspension A-frame can break or separate from the front wheel and cause a loss of steering ability, resulting in serious injury or death.
Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala. recalled The recall includes the Bush Hog Model TH 440 Off-Road Utility Vehicle. The "Bush Hog" na….
CPSC, Bush Hog, LLC Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles was recalled by Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala. in May 12, 2005. Reason: The front suspension A-frame can break or separate from the front wheel and cause a loss of steering ability,…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these utility vehicles immediately. All registered owners hav…. Verify recall #05572 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala. issued this CPSC recall-The front suspension A-frame can break or separate from the front wheel and cause a loss of steering ability,….
- None
- agency class
- May 12, 2005
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05572 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
The recall includes the Bush Hog Model TH 440 Off-Road Utility Vehicle. The "Bush Hog" name appears on the cargo bed tail gate and on each side of the cargo bed. The Model "TH440" appears each side of the hood. The hood color is red or green or Mossy Oak.
Reason for recall
The front suspension A-frame can break or separate from the front wheel and cause a loss of steering ability, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these utility vehicles immediately. All registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Consumers with a recalled vehicle should contact their local Bush Hog dealer to schedule the free repair. If consumers are unsure if their vehicle is affected, they should contact Bush Hog.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05572 |
| Date reported | May 12, 2005 |
| Date initiated | May 12, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala. |
| Affected scope | About 300 |
| 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 utility vehicles immediately. All registered owners have been notified about this recall by mai…
- Check the recall number (05572) 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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