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Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Tractors; Parking Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control

U.S. CPSCInjuriesJul 8, 2009
Recalled Lawn Tractor
Recalled Lawn Tractor

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Hazard

The tractor's parking brake can fail posing a loss of control hazard.

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.

Incidents & injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recalled Craftsman power lawn tractor is gray colored, has 19.5 HP engine, automatic drive, and a 42 inch cutting deck. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are located on a model plate under the tractor's seat. Models Craftsman 917.289080 Craftsman 917.289081 Serial Numbers 012709A001000 through 031209D999999

Sold on

Sears and Kmart stores nationwide and on the Web at www.sears.com from January 2009 through April 2009 for about $1,200.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact toll free number at (800) 659-7026, hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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