Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Tractors; Parking Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control

Recall Date
2009-07-08
Manufacturer
Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Augusta, Ga.
Units Affected
About 8,200

Products Involved

Craftsman Lawn Tractors

Hazard

The tractor's parking brake can fail posing a loss of control hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled tractors immediately and contact Sears for a free inspection at your home and, if necessary, a free repair of the parking brake cable. Sears is directly contacting consumers who purchased this product.

Reported Injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Sold At

Sears and Kmart stores nationwide and on the Web at www.sears.com from January 2009 through April 2009 for about $1,200.

Manufactured In

United States

Full Recall Description

The recalled Craftsman power lawn tractor is gray colored, has 19.5 HP engine, automatic drive, and a 42 inch cutting deck. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are located on a model plate under the tractor's seat. Models Craftsman 917.289080 Craftsman 917.289081 Serial Numbers 012709A001000 through 031209D999999

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