Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
WCI Outdoor Products, Inc. is recalling approximately 1,600 Ranch King tractors due to a fire hazard. The fuel line on these tractors can be misrouted near the ground drive belt or steering gears, which may cause it to become damaged or cut, allowing gasoline to spill and creating a risk of fire and burn injuries. The recall involves two models: Ranch King 18.5 HP tractors (manufacturer's ID: RK185H46A) with more than 1,500 units affected, and Ranch King Pro 20 HP tractors (manufacturer's ID: RK20H46A) with more than 150 units affected. These hydrostatic drive tractors were sold exclusively at Quality Farm & Fleet stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New York, West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee between February 23, 1999, and May 28, 1999, for either $1,399 or $1,699 depending on the model. As of the recall announcement, WCI Outdoor Products had received one report of a minor fire and two reports of damaged fuel lines, but no injuries were reported.
According to the recall record, consumers should stop using these tractors immediately and contact WCI Outdoor Products, Inc. at (800) 849-1297 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday to determine if their tractor is part of the recall and to arrange for a free repair if needed. Consumers should have their tractor's manufacturer's ID and serial number available when calling; this information is located on a label affixed to the fender under the seat.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Ranch King Tractors Recalled by WCI Outdoor Products NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued July 29, 1999, Revised June 18, 2002 Release # 99-150 Company Phone Number: (800) 849-1297 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 Note: Phone number change. CPSC, WCI Outdoor Products, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Ranch King Tractors WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), WCI Outdoor Products, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling for repair about 1,600 Ranch King tractors. The fuel line on these tractors can be misrouted near the ground drive belt or steering gears, which can result in it becoming damaged or cut, and allowing gasoline to spill. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers. WCI Outdoors Products, Inc. has received one report of a minor fire and two reports of damaged fuel lines. No injuries have been reported. There are two models of the tractors being recalled. There are more than 1,500 Ranch King 18.5 HP tractors being recalled, with the manufacturer's ID: RK185H46A. There are more than 150 Ranch King Pro 20 HP tractors being recalled, with the manufacturer's ID: RK20H46A. The recalled tractors' serial number ranges are listed below: 18.5 HP Tractors 20 HP Tractors 022399D 001802 - 022399D 002071 032299D 002072 - 032299D 002701 032499D 002702 - 032499D 003331 022399D 001602 - 022399D 001761 The serial number and manufacturer's ID are on a label affixed to the fender, under the seat. "American Yard Products Inc." also is written on this label. These hydrostatic drive tractors were sold with a 46-inch mower deck. "Ranch King" or "Ranch King Pro" are written on the sides of these tractors. Quality Farm & Fleet stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New York, West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia and Tennessee sold these tractors exclusively. They were sold from February 23, 1999 through May 28, 1999 for $1,399 or $1,699, depending on the model purchased. Consumers should stop using these tractors immediately. Consumers should call WCI Outdoor Products, Inc. to determine if their tractor is part of this recall, and to arrange for a free repair if needed. For more information, call WCI Outdoor Products, Inc. at (800) 849-1297 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday. Consumers should have the manufacturer's ID and the serial number of their tractor available when they call.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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