Recalls: Gardening and Landscaping

August 29, 2006 Deere & Company Recalls Lawn Tractors, Blade Could Operate While Mower Unattended

These John Deere X300 Select Series lawn tractors are green with yellow seats and wheels. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor's frame, which is located just above the front wheel axle on the right side of the tractor. Read more.


August 25, 2006 Syratech Corporation Recalls Elements Decorative Lawn Sprinklers

The recalled products are Elements® lawn sprinklers with a plastic decorative body mounted on wheels in the shape of a green frog, blue fish or yellow duck sold under model numbers: Model No. 4005059 (Duck) Model No. 4005060 (Frog) Model No. 4005061 (Fish) The model numbers are located on the side of the packaging. Read more.


August 3, 2006 The Toro Company Expands Recall of Snowthrowers Posing Fire Hazard

This recall now involves 2001 and 2002 Toro Snow Commander and CCR model snowthrowers listed below. The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the axle plate between the wheels. Read more.



July 25, 2006 Deere & Co. Recall Compact Utility Tractors for Seat Belt Bracket Failure Hazard

These vehicles are small agricultural tractors that are green with yellow seats and wheels. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor's frame: Read more.


July 11, 2006 Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. Recalls Lawn Tractors for Fire Hazard

The lawn tractors were sold under the Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro, Poulan, Weed Eater, Southern States and Murray brand names. Recalled tractors' product, model and serial numbers are listed in the chart below. To determine if a tractor is included in the recall, check the lawn tractors' product, model and serial numbers, located on a label under the seat of the tractor. Read more.


April 4, 2006 Tecumseh Engines Used on Various Power Equipment Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

The recall includes power equipment with Tecumseh engines listed below. The engine model number and date of manufacture (DOM) information is located on a label on the side of the housing. The recalled engines have a date of manufacture code (DOM) that starts with 05241 to 05286. The label on the engine reads, "Tecumseh Power Company," and in addition to the Model and DOM information, lists the Spec number needed for identification. Read more.


November 9, 2005 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recall of Hedge Trimmers

The recalled hedge trimmers include model numbers KHT600D and KHT750D. The KHT600D has a 24-inch, double-sided blade, and the KHT750D has a 30-inch, double-sided blade. Both models have a gray handle/frame and a red and gray engine, and they can be identified by the model designation located on a label on the recoil starter. Read more.


July 6, 2005 Tecumseh Power Co. Recall to Repair Lawn Tractors

These lawn tractors have a 6-speed MST206-545C Peerless transaxle and a 17.5, 18, 18.5 or 19 horsepower engine. The recalled tractor and transaxle model number information is located below the tractor seat (see Figure 1), and on the transaxle housing (see Figure 2). The recalled transaxles have a date of manufacture code (DOM) between 4275 and 5047 followed by the letter "G", which can be found on the Transaxle ID Label (see Figure 3). Read more.


June 8, 2005 Shindaiwa Inc. Recall of Gas-Powered Hedge Trimmers

Shindaiwa Gas-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers are available in both 30-inch and 40-inch sizes. The products have red engine covers, a red fuel cap and a label on the recoil starter that reads "Professional Shindaiwa." The recall includes all single and double-sided gas-powered professional hedge trimmer models DH231 and HT231 with serial numbers 1010000 through 5050000. The serial number is printed on the engine cover. Read more.