CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, Cub Cadet Corp. Announce Recall of Compact Tractors

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-512

Date: November 17, 2003

Product Name: Cub Cadet Series 7000 Compact Tractors

Recall Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cub Cadet LLC (Cub Cadet), of Cleveland, Ohio is voluntarily recalling 2,000 Cub Cadet Series 7000 Compact Tractors. The tractor's high/low shift lever could pop out of gear into neutral during operation on steep slopes with attachments, such as a back-hoe or front-end loader installed. This could result in the machine "free-wheeling" until the brake is applied or the transmission is re-engaged, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the tractor. Name of Product: Cub Cadet Series 7000 Compact TractorsUnits: 2,000Manufacturer: Cub Cadet LLC (Cub Cadet), of Cleveland, OhioHazard: The tractor's high/low shift lever could pop out of gear into neutral during operation on steep slopes with attachments, such as a back-hoe or front-end loader installed. This could result in the machine "free-wheeling" until the brake is applied or the transmission is re- engaged, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the tractor.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: Model number 7252, 7254, 7264, or 7304 is written on the hood of the tractor.Sold At: Authorized Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from May 2002 through mid-October 2003 for between $10,000 and $14,300.Manufactured In: U.S.A.Remedy: Consumers should contact the Cub Cadet dealerships where the tractor was purchased to schedule a free repair.Consumer Contact: Call Cub Cadet toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Hazard Description:

The tractor's high/low shift lever could pop out of gear into neutral during operation on steep slopes with attachments, such as a back-hoe or front-end loader installed. This could result in the machine "free-wheeling" until the brake is applied or the transmission is re- engaged, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the tractor.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: 2,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Authorized Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from May 2002 through mid-October 2003 for between $10,000 and $14,300.

Manufactured In:

United States