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CPSC recall · Reported June 9, 2011

Husqvarna Recalls TuffTorq Yard Tractors Due to Loss of Braking Ability

The yard tractor's transaxle can experience intermittent drive failure, posing a risk of reduced or lost braking ability.

Recall #
11742
Affected scope
About 1,600
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Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.c. recalled This recall involves orange Husqvarna yard tractors with TuffTorq K46LD transaxle. Yard t….

Husqvarna Recalls TuffTorq Yard Tractors Due to Loss of Braking Ability was recalled by Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.c. in June 9, 2011. Reason: The yard tractor's transaxle can experience intermittent drive failure, posing a risk of reduced or lost brak…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled yard tractors and contact Husqvarna …. Verify recall #11742 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.c. issued this CPSC recall-The yard tractor's transaxle can experience intermittent drive failure, posing a risk of reduced or lost brak….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11742 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.

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Product description

This recall involves orange Husqvarna yard tractors with TuffTorq K46LD transaxle. Yard tractors included in the recall have model numbers YTH23V42LS and YTH24V48LS and serial numbers ranging from 050110A001000 to 123110D999999. The first six digits of the serial number are a date code. Tractors included in the recall have a serial date range of May 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. Model and serial information is located on an identification plate attached to the underside of the seat.

Reason for recall

The yard tractor's transaxle can experience intermittent drive failure, posing a risk of reduced or lost braking ability.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled yard tractors and contact Husqvarna to schedule a free repair at an authorized Husqvarna dealer.

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 11742
Date reported June 9, 2011
Date initiated June 9, 2011
Recalling firm Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.c.
Affected scope About 1,600
Distribution Not disclosed
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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 recalled yard tractors and contact Husqvarna to schedule a free repair at an authoriz…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves orange Husqvarna yard tractors with TuffTorq K46LD transaxle. Yard tractors included in the recall have model numbers YTH23V42LS and YTH24V48LS and serial numbers ranging from 050110A001000 to 123110D999999. The first six digits of the serial number are a date code. Tractors included in the recall have a serial date range of May 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. Model and serial information is located on an identification plate attached to the underside of the seat.. Recalled by Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.c.. Units affected: About 1,600.
Why was this product recalled?
The yard tractor's transaxle can experience intermittent drive failure, posing a risk of reduced or lost braking ability.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled yard tractors and contact Husqvarna to schedule a free repair at an authorized Husqvarna dealer.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 9, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11742.
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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