Recall: Husqvarna Recalls Lawn and Garden Tillers Due to Risk of Bodily Injury, Laceration

Description: This recall involves Ariens®, Husqvarna®, Jonsered® and Poulan Pro® brand rear tine tillers used for plowing, cultivation and ridging gardens and lawns. The tillers have an engine to power the wheels and the rear tines, an operator handle with forward and reverse transmission and tilling widths ranging from 17 to 19 inches. The brand name is printed on the side of the tiller. They were sold in red, orange and yellow/black colors. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. Brand Name Model Number Serial Number Range Ariens A600DRT Husqvarna CRT900, CRT900L, DRT900, DRT900E, DRT900H 101514MXXXXX through 053115MXXXXX Jonsered J208C14, J208D14 Poulan Pro PRRT900

Name of product: Lawn and garden tillers

Units: About 24,000

Manufacturer: Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.

Hazard: The tiller's transmission shift rod and clip can come into contact with the control cable during shifting and cause the tiller to unintentionally move forward or backward, posing a risk of bodily injury and/or laceration.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tillers and return it to the nearest Husqvarna dealer for a free repair.

Recall date: July 23, 2015

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Hardware stores, home centers and independent outdoor power equipment dealers from October 2014 through May 2015 for between $600 and $850.

Manufactured in: United States

Consumer contact: Husqvarna toll free at (877) 257-6921 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email recalls@husqvarna.com or online at www.husqvarna.com and click on "Latest Press" for more information.

Recall number: 15-195