MTD Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced June 11, 2008 CPSC #08583

Quick answer

MTD Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #08583, announced on June 11, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled utility vehicle is a four-wheel-drive vehicle with "Cub Cadet, Tracker Edition" printed on the side panel. This vehicle has roll over protection and an open cargo bed in the back with "Volunteer" printed on the side. It is equipped with a Kohler electronic fuel-injected engine. The model/serial plate is located under the driver's seat. The remedy is consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their cub cadet dealership to have their utility vehicle serviced at no charge. all known consumers have been contacted. each reworked utility vehicle has a green "x" label on the model/serial tag.. Affected brand: MTD.

Hazard

The recalled utility vehicle is a four-wheel-drive vehicle with "Cub Cadet, Tracker Edition" printed on the side panel. This vehicle has roll over protection and an open cargo bed in the back with "Volunteer" printed on the side. It is equipped with a Kohler electronic fuel-injected engine. The model/serial plate is located under the driver's seat.

Affected products

Cub Cadet 4x4 EFI Volunteer Utility Vehicles

Recalled brands

MTD

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their Cub Cadet dealership to have their utility vehicle serviced at no charge. All known consumers have been contacted. Each reworked utility vehicle has a green "X" label on the model/serial tag.

Recall date

June 11, 2008

Categories

Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08583?

CPSC recall #08583 covers MTD Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 11, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled utility vehicle is a four-wheel-drive vehicle with "Cub Cadet, Tracker Edition" printed on the side panel. This vehicle has roll over protection and an open cargo bed in the back with "Volunteer" printed on the side. It is equipped with a Kohler electronic fuel-injected engine. The model/serial plate is located under the driver's seat.

What is the remedy for recall #08583?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08583 is consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their cub cadet dealership to have their utility vehicle serviced at no charge. all known consumers have been contacted. each reworked utility vehicle has a green "x" label on the model/serial tag.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell MTD Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/MTD-Recalls-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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