CPSC, WCI Outdoor Products Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors
Source: CPSC Recall #02043
Recall Date
2001-11-16
Manufacturer
WCI Outdoor Products, of Cleveland, Ohio
Units Affected
About 35,000
Products Involved
Lawn tractors sold under the brand names Poulan Pro, WEED EATER, Husqvarna and Jonsered
Hazard
The tank in the lawn tractor can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these lawn tractors immediately and contact the appropriate service center for a free repair.
Reported Injuries
WCI has received 76 reports of the fuel tanks on these lawn tractors cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Department, home and hardware stores, including authorized dealerships of the brand names listed, sold the recalled tractors, from November 2000 through September 2001, for between $1,000 and $2,000.
Full Recall Description
The recall involves lawn tractors sold under the brand names Poulan Pro, WEED EATER, Husqvarna and Jonsered. They have the manufacturer ID number and serial date codes listed below, located under the tractor seat on the fender. Brand MFG. ID Number SERIAL Date Service Repair Center Poulan Pro PR1742ST(A)(B)(C)(D) PR17H42ST(A)(B)(C) PR18542ST(A)(B)(C) PR185H42ST(C)(D)Range(MO/DA/YR)110700through082101 (800) 849-1297 www.poulan.com PR20H42ST(B)(C)(D) PRK17G42ST(A)(B) PRK17H42ST(A)(B) (800) 358-1097 www.sears.com WEED EATER S165H42(A) (800) 849-1297 www.poulan.com Husqvarna YTH1542(A)(B)(C) YTH1746(A)(B) (800) 438-7297 www.husqvarna.com Jonsered JNA1542(A) JNA15H42(A) (877) 693-7729
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28