Lawn Tractors (Murray) – Fuel Tank Risk (2004)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Murray lawn tractors with remote-mounted fuel tank
Brand
Murray, Inc., of Lawrenceburg, Tenn.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Murray, Inc., of Lawrenceburg, Tenn. is recalling Murray lawn tractors with remote-mounted fuel tank. The hazard is: The fuel tank can develop cracks, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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
Reported concern (CPSC)
The fuel tank can develop cracks, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026