CPSC recall 01-058, announced December 20, 2000, covers Lawn and garden tractors (about 9,700 units). 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. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using the recalled tractors immediately and contact White Outdoor Products Co. to verify their unit is part of the recall. Recall contact: call (888) 848-6038.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
Lawn and garden tractors that have a green "X" next to the model number are not included in this recall.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
White Outdoor Products Co. has received one report of the hood latch damaging the fuel tank. No reports of fuel leaks, fires or injuries have been received.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- White Outdoor Products Co., (a subsidiary of MTD Products Inc.) of Cleveland, Ohio
- Manufacturer
- White Outdoor Products Co., (a subsidiary of MTD Products Inc.) of Cleveland, Ohio
- Recall number
- 01-058
- Units
- About 9,700
- Sold at / sales period
- White Outdoor Products Co. dealers nationwide sold the tractors, from November 1999 through December 2000, for between $1,600 and $3,400.
Lawn and garden tractors
CPSC product type: Tractors
Recall contact information
White Outdoor Products Co. can be reached at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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