Lawn and garden tillers recalled over laceration hazard

Recall date

July 23, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Husqvarna Recalls Lawn and Garden Tillers Due to Risk of Bodily Injury, Laceration

Recall number

15195

Brand / firm

Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.

Sold / distributed

Hardware stores, home centers and independent outdoor power equipment dealers from October 2014 through May 2015 for between $600 and $850.

Why it was recalled

The tiller's transmission shift rod and clip can come into contact with the control cable during shifting and cause the tiller to unintentionally move forward or backward, posing a risk of bodily injury and/or laceration.

What was recalled

This recall involves Ariens®, Husqvarna®, Jonsered® and Poulan Pro® brand rear tine tillers used for plowing, cultivation and ridging gardens and lawns. The tillers have an engine to power the wheels and the rear tines, an operator handle with forward and reverse transmission and tilling widths ranging from 17 to 19 inches. The brand name is printed on the side of the tiller. They were sold in red, orange and yellow/black colors. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. Brand Name Model Number Serial Number Range Ariens A600DRT Husqvarna CRT900, CRT900L, DRT900, DRT900E, DRT900H 101514MXXXXX through 053115MXXXXX Jonsered J208C14, J208D14 Poulan Pro PRRT900

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tillers and return it to the nearest Husqvarna dealer for a free repair.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.