CPSC, Murray Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors
Fire
The hazard
The fuel tank can develop cracks, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents reported: Murray has received two reports of fire and no reports of injury.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using this product immediately and discard or destroy it. The firm is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available.
Contact: The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
About this recall
These 40- and 42-inch-cut lawn tractors come with a 1.4 gallon remote fuel tank. They come in red and black or all black. The model number can be found on a nameplate located under the seat. The following model numbers are included in recall: 40507X8 40536X4 405618X81 42504X71 42504X99 42510 42512X99 42542X6 42543X6 425610X99 425612X99 42575X81
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC