CPSC recall 05218
Lawn Tractors
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2024-10-18
On 2024-10-18 the CPSC announced a recall of Lawn Tractors by Tecumseh Power, citing 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 rid….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05218 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2005-07-06 |
| Published | 2024-10-18 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Tecumseh Power |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Lawn Tractors | These lawn tractors have a 6-speed MST206-545C Peerless transaxle and a 17.5, 18, 18.5 or 19 horsepower engine. The recalled tractor and transaxle model number information is located below the tractor seat, and on the transaxle housing. The recalled transaxles have a date of manufacture code (DOM) between 4275 and 5047 followed by the letter "G", which can be found on the Transaxle ID Label. BRAND NAME COLOR HP RETAILER TRACTOR MODEL NO. Poulan Pro Black 18.5 Various Hardware Dealers 96012000300 Poulan Black 17.5 Various Hardware Dealers 96012001100 Poulan Pro Black 19 Various Hardware Dealers 96012001700 Poulan Pro Black 18.5 Various Hardware Dealers 96012002700 Southern States Red 17.5 Southern States Dealers 96012002200 Poulan Pro Black 18 The Home Depot 96016000200 Craftsman Gray 18 Orchard Supply Hardware 275390
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Tecumseh-Power-Co-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Lawn-Tractors
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