Kohler Recalls Engines Sold with Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn Tractors; Laceration Hazard Posed

Active Recall Announced May 5, 2011 CPSC #11215

Quick answer

Kohler Recalls Engines Sold with Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn Tractors; Laceration Hazard Posed is CPSC recall #11215, announced on May 5, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Kohler Courage twin-cylinder engines sold with three brands of lawn tractors: Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt. The vertical-shaft gasoline engines range in horsepower from 20 to 25. Engines included in this recall have serial numbers with the first five digits beginning with 41028 through 41056. Serial numbers can be found on the black engine cover. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the lawn tractors and contact an authorized kohler dealer or the retail location where the tractor was purchased for a free inspection and repair.. Affected brand: Kohler Co..

Hazard

This recall involves Kohler Courage twin-cylinder engines sold with three brands of lawn tractors: Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt. The vertical-shaft gasoline engines range in horsepower from 20 to 25. Engines included in this recall have serial numbers with the first five digits beginning with 41028 through 41056. Serial numbers can be found on the black engine cover.

Affected products

Kohler Courage Engines

Recalled brands

Kohler Co.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the lawn tractors and contact an authorized Kohler dealer or the retail location where the tractor was purchased for a free inspection and repair.

Recall date

May 5, 2011

Categories

Engines

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11215?

CPSC recall #11215 covers Kohler Recalls Engines Sold with Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn Tractors; Laceration Hazard Posed, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 5, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Kohler Courage twin-cylinder engines sold with three brands of lawn tractors: Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt. The vertical-shaft gasoline engines range in horsepower from 20 to 25. Engines included in this recall have serial numbers with the first five digits beginning with 41028 through 41056. Serial numbers can be found on the black engine cover.

What is the remedy for recall #11215?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11215 is consumers should immediately stop using the lawn tractors and contact an authorized kohler dealer or the retail location where the tractor was purchased for a free inspection and repair.. 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 Kohler Recalls Engines Sold with Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn Tractors; Laceration Hazard Posed 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/2011/Kohler-Recalls-Engines-Sold-with-Husqvarna-Cub-Cadet-and-Troy-Bilt-Riding-Lawn-Tractors. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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