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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warned consumers about a potential braking problem in Lariat II riding lawn mowers manufactured by Roof Manufacturing Company of Pontiac, Illinois. The mower's power and braking are supplied through the left rear wheel, which is held to the axle by a retaining ring with two set screws. If these set screws become loose, the retaining ring can slip off the axle, causing complete loss of braking ability and potentially causing the user to lose control of the mower. The Commission is aware of one death associated with this hazard.
Roof Manufacturing contacted dealers, distributors, and known consumers about the need to tighten the set screws and provided a decal to remind owners to retighten them if the retaining ring is removed for maintenance. Consumers who own a Lariat II riding lawn mower should contact their dealer to obtain the necessary wrench to make the adjustment and to get a decal for their mower. However, the record notes that Roof Manufacturing is no longer in business and cannot be contacted directly.
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Vehicle Accident
Lariat II Riding Lawn Mowers Warning NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Firm out of business FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued November 4, l987; Revised May 2, 2002 Release # 87-067 CPSC Warns Of Potential Braking Problem With Lariat II Riding Lawn Mowers WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Roof Manufacturing Company of Pontiac, Illinois announced a program to alert consumers to a potential braking problem with the company's Lariat II riding lawn mowers. The Commission is aware of one death associated with the Lariat II riding lawn mower. The power and braking for the Lariat II are supplied through the left rear wheel of the mower. This wheel is held onto the axle by retaining ring. This ring slip, over the axle and fits next to and to the outside of the hub of the left rear wheel. This retaining ring has two "set screws" which must be securely tightened to insure the continued braking ability of the mower. If the retaining ring comes loose from the axle, all braking ability is lost and the user might lose control of the mower. Roof Manufacturing contacted all dealers, distributors and known consumers to alert them to the necessity for tightening these screws and to provide them with a decal to attach to the mover to remind the consumer to retighten these screws if the retaining ring is ever removed for maintenance. If you own a Lariat II riding lawn mower, contact your dealer to get the necessary wrench to make the adjustment and a decal for their mowers. The firm is no longer in business and cannot be contacted to get these items. To report unsafe consumer products or to receive safety information call the CPSC toll-free hotline number at 800-638-CPSC. A teletypewriter number for the hearing impaired is (301) 595-7054.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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