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

  • Cub Cadet LTX1046
  • Club Cadet RZT42
  • Club Cadet SLTX1050
  • Club Cadet Z-Force S48
  • Husqvana LGT2554
  • Husqvana RZ4623
  • Troy-Bilt Mustang RZT50\t
  • Troy-Bilt Colt RZT42
Hazard:
"A wire connector on the engine can become disconnected causing the operator’s seat switch to fail. When this happens, the blades will not shut down, posing a laceration hazard to consumers."
Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
May 05, 2011
Units:
"About 10,000"

Recall Details

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 5, 2011
Release #11-215
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 451-2294

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Kohler Courage Engines

Units: About 10,000

Manufacturer: Kohler Co., of Kohler, Wis.

Hazard: A wire connector on the engine can become disconnected causing the operator's seat switch to fail. When this happens, the blades will not shut down, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: 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.

Sold at: Lowe's, Tractor Supply Company stores, and by authorized Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from February 2011 through April 2011 for between $1,500 and $5,700.

Manufactured in: USA

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.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kohler Co. at (800) 451-2294 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.kohlerengines.com

Picture of engine labelPicture of recalled engine

Cub Cadet LTX1046 Picture of Cub Cadet Model LTX1046
RZT42 Picture of Cub Cadet Model RZT42
SLTX1050 Picture of Cub Cadet Model SLTX1050
Z-Force S48 Picture of Cub Cadet Z-Force S48
Husqvarna LGT2554 Picture of Husqvarna Model LGT2554
RZ4623 Picture of Husqvarna Model RZ4623
Troy-Bilt Mustang RZT50 Picture of Troy-Bilt Mustang RZT50
Colt RZT42 Picture of Troy-Bilt Colt RZT42

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