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U.S. CPSC July 27, 2010 |
Husqvarna Professional Products Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Fire Hazard The fuel line on the rear-mounted fuel tank is too long and can come in contact with moving parts while the tractor is in use, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC March 23, 2004 |
Murray Inc. Recall of Lawn Tractors The fuel tank can develop cracks allowing fuel to leak posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC July 11, 2006 |
Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. Recalls Lawn Tractors for Fire Hazard The fuel line on these lawn tractors can separate from the fuel tank outlet. If this occurs, fuel will spill out, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2003 |
Riding Lawn Tractors Recalled by Murray Inc. The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2004 |
Scag Power Equipment Recall of Tiger Cub Lawn Tractors Fuel can leak out of the carburetor, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries. |
U.S. CPSC January 20, 2011 |
Poulan Pro Generators Recalled by Husqvarna Professional Products Due to Fire Hazard The carburetor can fail allowing gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 8, 2007 |
American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard Due to a manufacturing defect, a crack can occur in the fuel tank causing a fuel leak. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur. |
U.S. CPSC November 24, 2004 |
Deere & Company Recall of Riding Mowers The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries. |
U.S. CPSC November 6, 2007 |
Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Certain Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank filler neck can crack and separate allowing fuel or fuel vapors to leak from the fuel tank. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 16, 2001 |
WCI Outdoor Products Inc. Recall Lawn Tractors The tank in the lawn tractor can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC March 17, 2011 |
Maruyama U.S. Recalls Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters Due to Fire Hazard The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 23, 2007 |
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled Due to Fuel Leak The seal around the fuel tank can loosen allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC June 20, 2007 |
ATVs Recalled by Polaris Industries Inc. Due to Fire Hazard The recalled ATVs may have a loose fuel valve within the fuel tank, which could cause a fuel leak and pose a fire hazard to riders. |
U.S. CPSC June 8, 2005 |
Shindaiwa Inc. Recall of Gas-Powered Hedge Trimmers The heat from the hedge trimmer's muffler can damage the fuel tank, cause a fuel leak and create a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC 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. |
U.S. CPSC July 8, 2009 |
Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Tractors; Parking Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control The tractor's parking brake can fail posing a loss of control hazard. |
U.S. CPSC May 29, 2003 |
Stihl Inc. Recall of Chain Saws In some units, the fuel tank vent could be installed incorrectly and become dislodged. If this occurs, fuel could leak and result in a fire. |
U.S. CPSC March 17, 2011 |
Kawasaki Motor Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 12, 2007 |
Outdoor Vacuums with Honda Engines Recalled By Billy Goat Industries Inc. Due to Fire Hazard The vacuum's fuel tank could crack and leak fuel. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 23, 2008 |
Murray Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled By Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The two-piece fuel tanks on the riding mowers can separate at the seam, causing fuel to leak. This can pose fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC June 28, 2007 |
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles There is a risk of a fuel leak, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 12, 2009 |
Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 25, 2010 |
Cummins Power Generation Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 29, 2010 |
American Honda Recalls Snowblowers Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank joint and o-ring located on the underside of the fuel tank can seep or drip fuel over time, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2007 |
Polaris Recalls Certain Ranger Utility Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The utility vehicle's fuel tank can leak, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC September 16, 2008 |
Deere & Company Recalls Gator XUV Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank can leak from a gap in the seam at the base of the filler neck, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC March 9, 2011 |
Baja Motorsports Recalls Dirt Bikes Sold Exclusively at Pep Boys Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Fuel can leak from the fuel tank, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2008 |
Log Splitter Engines Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Fire Hazard The engine's fuel tank can crack and leak, posing a risk of fire or explosion. |
U.S. CPSC December 16, 2008 |
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard The mounting hardware securing the fuel pump can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 6, 2002 |
Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled by Excel Industries Excessive heat, vibrations and wear causes the fuel line to droop over time and rub against the transmission fan, causing the fuel line to be cut. This poses a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2004 |
Exmark Recall of Lazer Z Zero Turn Radius Riding Lawn Mowers Due to the location of the fuel line on the Lazer Z EFI riding mowers a hole can develop resulting in a fuel leak that could present a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC March 21, 2002 |
Dixon Industries Inc. Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers The fuel tanks on these mowers can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers... |
U.S. CPSC November 16, 2010 |
Mini Tillers with Honda Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard A rubber grommet that is part of the engine's fuel tank may crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC May 5, 2011 |
Kohler Recalls Engines Sold with Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn Tractors; Laceration Hazard Posed A wire connector on the engine can become disconnected causing the operator's seat switch to fail. When this happens, the blades will not shut down, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 25, 2006 |
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Posing Fire and Burn Hazard The recalled snowmobiles' fuel tank could crack and leak, allowing fuel or fuel vapors to escape, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC July 10, 2008 |
Lawn Mowers Recalled by American Honda Motor Corp. Due to Laceration Hazard The lawn mower's rear shield can break off allowing debris to be thrown toward the operator, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC February 7, 2006 |
VSM Sewing Inc. Recall of Sewing Machines Electrical arcing can occur in the machine's power supply, posing a risk of fire. |
U.S. CPSC December 19, 2007 |
American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard The cutting blades could rotate under power when the control lever is released. The lawn mowers do not comply with mandatory federal safety standards for lawn mowers. The spinning blade poses a serious laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC February 23, 2010 |
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Fuel can leak from the fuel pump at the fuel tank mounting screws, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC June 17, 2008 |
BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Friction between the fuel hose and the cylinder head cover can cause the hose to pierce. This can cause fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC November 12, 2003 |
Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs Damage to the fuel tank grommet can cause a fuel leak, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC September 14, 2011 |
John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors; Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control Hardware used to hold the brake assembly to the transmission housing can break. This can cause the brakes to fail, posing an injury hazard due to loss of control. |
U.S. CPSC December 14, 2001 |
DeVilbiss Air Power Recalls Porter-Cable Portable Generators A small hole in the generator's fuel tank, where it mounts to the frame, can leak fuel and pose a fire hazard to consumers... |
U.S. CPSC October 29, 2003 |
Shindaiwa Recall of Hedge Trimmers The fuel cap on the hedge trimmer can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC August 29, 2006 |
Deere & Company Recalls Lawn Tractors, Blade Could Operate While Mower Unattended A problem in the manufacturing process could cause damage to the circuit in the interlock module. If the interlock module fails, the mower blades will be able to run with no operator on the tractor seat. |
U.S. CPSC March 23, 2004 |
Murray Inc. Recall of Lawn Mowers and Lawn Tractors Plastic components on these lawn mowers and lawn tractors can crack if they are struck by an object thrown from the blade. Objects can be ejected from the mower unexpectedly and could hit nearby consumers. |
U.S. CPSC June 3, 2004 |
Electrolux Home Products Recall of Air Conditioning/Heating Units The heating coil in the units can be damaged during assembly, causing an electrical short and overheating, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 15, 2008 |
Fuel Cells Used With Framing Nailers Recalled by Paslode for Fire Hazard The fuel cells used to power cordless framing nailers can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC April 9, 2004 |
Deere & Company Recall of Compact Utility Tractors Some of the steel bolts used to secure Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) to the tractor's real axle can shear off, decreasing the strength of the ROPS and its ability to protect the operator in the event of a roll over incident. |
U.S. CPSC July 6, 2005 |
Tecumseh Power Co. Recall to Repair Lawn Tractors The axles on these lawn tractors can crack and break if subject to extreme load amounts. Should the axle break, it could cause a loss of control and result in injuries to the rider. |