Husqvarna Lawn Tractor Recall: Parking Brake Failure

NAME OF PRODUCT: CRAFTSMAN LAWN TRACTORS

UNITS: ABOUT 8,200

MANUFACTURER: HUSQVARNA CONSUMER OUTDOOR PRODUCTS N.A. INC., OF AUGUSTA, GA.

HAZARD: The tractor’s parking brake may fail, which could result in a loss of control.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

DESCRIPTION: The recalled Craftsman Power Lawn Tractor is gray, has a 19.5 horsepower engine, automatic drive and a 42 inch cutting deck. The model and serial numbers can be found on a plate under the tractor’s seat. The following model and serial numbers are included in this Husqvarna lawn tractor recall.

SOLD BY: SEARS AND KMART STORES NATIONWIDE AND ON THE WEB AT WWW.SEARS.COM FROM JANUARY 2009 THROUGH APRIL 2009 FOR ABOUT $1,200.

MANUFACTURED IN: UNITED STATES

REMEDY: CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE RECALLED TRACTORS IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT SEARS FOR A FREE INSPECTION AT YOUR HOME AND, IF NECESSARY, A FREE REPAIR OF THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE. SEARS IS DIRECTLY CONTACTING CONSUMERS WHO PURCHASED THIS PRODUCT.

CONSUMER CONTACT: FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT SEARS AT (800) 978-7615 BETWEEN 9 A.M. AND 10 P.M. ET MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, OR VISIT SEAR’S WEB SITE AT WWW.SEARS.COM