CPSC recall · Reported May 5, 2011
Kohler Recalls Engines Sold with Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn Tractors; Laceration Hazard Posed
A wire connector on the engine can become disconnected causing the operator's seat switch to fail. When this happens, the blades will not shut down, posing a laceration hazard to …
Kohler Co., of Kohler, Wis. recalled This recall involves Kohler Courage twin-cylinder engines sold with three brands of lawn ….
Kohler Recalls Engines Sold with Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn Tractors… was recalled by Kohler Co., of Kohler, Wis. in May 5, 2011. Reason: A wire connector on the engine can become disconnected causing the operator's seat switch to fail. When this …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the lawn tractors and contact an authorized Kohle…. Verify recall #11215 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Kohler Co., of Kohler, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-A wire connector on the engine can become disconnected causing the operator's seat switch to fail. When this ….
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- agency class
- May 5, 2011
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11215 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
This recall involves Kohler Courage twin-cylinder engines sold with three brands of lawn tractors: Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt. The vertical-shaft gasoline engines range in horsepower from 20 to 25. Engines included in this recall have serial numbers with the first five digits beginning with 41028 through 41056. Serial numbers can be found on the black engine cover.
Reason for recall
A wire connector on the engine can become disconnected causing the operator's seat switch to fail. When this happens, the blades will not shut down, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the lawn tractors and contact an authorized Kohler dealer or the retail location where the tractor was purchased for a free inspection and repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 11215 |
| Date reported | May 5, 2011 |
| Date initiated | May 5, 2011 |
| Recalling firm | Kohler Co., of Kohler, Wis. |
| Affected scope | About 10,000 |
| 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 the lawn tractors and contact an authorized Kohler dealer or the retail location where th…
- Check the recall number (11215) 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
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