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.
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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- June 9, 2011
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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
| 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 |
| 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 recalled yard tractors and contact Husqvarna to schedule a free repair at an authoriz…
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- 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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