CPSC Recall in 2012: Hydrostatic Lawn Tractors Recalled by Hydro-Gear Due to Crash Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 12132

Date: March 12, 2012

Product Name: Lawn Tractors

Recall Description:

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard Description:

A drive gear in the lawn tractor's hydrostatic transaxle can fail causing brake failure, posing a crash hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 2,700

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

 Lawn and garden retailers nationwide from January 2011 through January 2012 for about between $1,900 and $2,800.

Manufactured In:

U.S.A.