Hydrostatic Lawn Tractors Recalled by Hydro-Gear Due to Crash Hazard

Hazard

A drive gear in the lawn tractor's hydrostatic transaxle can fail causing brake failure, posing a crash hazard to consumers.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a repair from an authorized service provider.

Products

This recall involves Cub Cadet, MTD Gold and Troy-Bilt lawn tractors sold with Hydro-Gear model 618-0319 and 618-04270B transaxles. Cub Cadet and Troy-Bilt tractors included in this recall have dates of manufacture (DOM) ranging from December 2010 through March 2011. The DOM can be found on a label on the underside of the seat. MTD Gold can be identified by serial numbers starting with 1L15 or 1L16. Affected transaxles have serial numbers with the first four digits ranging between 0333 and 0348. Transaxle model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the transaxle. Cub Cadet lawn tractors with the recalled transaxles are: Mower Brand Mower Type Mower Model No. Hydro-Gear Transaxle Part

Incidents and injuries

None reported.

Text from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice.