CPSC, Cub Cadet Corp. Announce Recall of Garden Tractors
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-12-11 · 02059
Hazards
The tractor's rear wheel can loosen and spin free on its axle, resulting in a loss of power to the wheel and brake, which poses the risk of injury to consumers.
Recall
Number
02059
Date
2001-12-11
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
"Cub Cadet" Garden Tractors
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Cub Cadet Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio
Retailer(s)
Authorized Cub Cadet dealers nationwide sold the garden tractors, from October 1999 through November 2001, for about $6,000.
Description
The recalled garden tractors have a 44-inch cutting deck, an 18- or 20-horsepower engine, a yellow base, and a black seat and steering wheel. The model name ("Cub Cadet") is printed in blue on the engine hood near the steering wheel, and the model number (#3184) is printed in large numbers on the hood of the tractor. The name "Cub Cadet Corporation" and the model number are also printed on the model plate label affixed to the lower frame near the right front wheel.