CPSC recall · Reported March 13, 2012
Hydrostatic Lawn Tractors Recalled by Hydro-Gear Due to Crash Hazard
A drive gear in the lawn tractor's hydrostatic transaxle can fail causing brake failure, posing a crash hazard to consumers.
Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership, of Sullivan, Ill. recalled This recall involves Cub Cadet, MTD Gold and Troy-Bilt lawn tractors sold with Hydro-Gear….
Hydrostatic Lawn Tractors Recalled by Hydro-Gear Due to Crash Hazard was recalled by Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership, of Sullivan, Ill. in March 13, 2012. Reason: A drive gear in the lawn tractor's hydrostatic transaxle can fail causing brake failure, posing a crash hazar…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the firm f…. Verify recall #12132 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership, of Sullivan, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-A drive gear in the lawn tractor's hydrostatic transaxle can fail causing brake failure, posing a crash hazar….
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- March 13, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12132 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 Cub Cadet, MTD Gold and Troy-Bilt lawn tractors sold with Hydro-Gear model 618-0319 and 618-04270B transaxles. Cub Cadet and Troy-Bilt tractors included in this recall have dates of manufacture (DOM) ranging from December 2010 through March 2011. The DOM can be found on a label on the underside of the seat. MTD Gold can be identified by serial numbers starting with 1L15 or 1L16. Affected transaxles have serial numbers with the first four digits ranging between 0333 and 0348. Transaxle model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the transaxle. Cub Cadet lawn tractors with the recalled transaxles are: Mower Brand Mower Type Mower Model No. Hydro-Gear Transaxle Part No. Transaxle Serial No. (1st four digits) Cub Cadet LTX 1045 13WX91AT010 13WX91AT056 618-0319 0333 thru 0348 Cub Cadet LTX 1046KW 13WG91AT010 618-0319 0333 thru 0348 Cub Cadet LTX 1046M 13WP91AT009 618-0319 0333 thru 0348 Cub Cadet LTX 1050KH 13WQ91AP009 618-0319 0333 thru 0348 Cub Cadet LTX 1050KW 13WF91AP010 13WF91AP056 618-0319 0333 thru 0348 Cub Cadet SLTX 1050 13WQ92AP010 618-04270B 0333 thru 0348 Cub Cadet SLTX 1054 13WK92AK009 13WK92AK010 13WK92AK056 618-04270B 0333 thru 0348 MTD Gold brand tractors with the recalled transaxles are: Mower Brand Mower Type Mower Model No. Hydro-Gear Transaxle Part No. Transaxle Serial No. (1st four digits) MTD Gold Hydro 13AP925P004 618-04270B 0333 thru 0348 Troy-Bilt brand tractors with the recalled transaxles are: Mower Brand Mower Type Mower Model No. Hydro-Gear Transaxle Part No. Transaxle Serial No. (1st four digits) Troy-Bilt TB2450 13WQ92KP066 618-04270B 0333 thru 0348
Reason for recall
A drive gear in the lawn tractor's hydrostatic transaxle can fail causing brake failure, posing a crash hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a repair from an authorized service provider.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12132 |
| Date reported | March 13, 2012 |
| Date initiated | March 13, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership, of Sullivan, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 2,700 |
| 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 lawn tractors and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a repair fr…
- Check the recall number (12132) 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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