CPSCRecalled Dec 20, 2000 · #01058
CPSC, White Outdoor Products Co. Announce Recall of Lawn and Garden Tractors
Hazard
The hood latch on these tractors can damage the fuel tank and cause fuel to leak when the hood is raised and lowered, presenting a fire and explosion hazard.
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The riding lawn and garden tractors involved in the recall are year 2000 models with 42-, 46- or 50-inch mower decks, 16 to 25 horsepower engines, and a foot pedal speed control. A blade can be attached to the front of the tractor for use as a snowplow in winter. The tractors included in this recall are red and gray two-tone in color. The model numbers included in the recall are: 13A0616G190, 13AT606H190, 13AT616H190, 13AJ616H190, 14AJ816H190 and 14AZ816P190, manufactured between November 1, 1999 and August 8, 2000. White Outdoor Products Co. will help consumers identify if their tractor is a part of the recall. Consumers will need to write down the tractor's model and serial numbers, which are located under the seat of the tractor. Lawn and garden tractors that have a green "X" next to the model number are not included in this recall.
Product details
- Product
- Lawn and garden tractors
- Type
- Tractors
- Manufacturer
- White Outdoor Products Co., (a subsidiary of MTD Products Inc.) of Cleveland, Ohio
- Model numbers
- 13A0616G190, 13AT606H190, 13AT616H190, 13AJ616H190, 14AJ816H190, 14AZ816P190, 1999, 2000
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- White Outdoor Products Co. dealers nationwide sold the tractors, from November 1999 through December 2000, for between $1,600 and $3,400.
What you should do
Consumers should stop using the recalled tractors immediately and contact White Outdoor Products Co. to verify their unit is part of the recall. If recalled, consumers will receive a replacement hood latch and fuel tank inspection instructions.