Garden Tractors (Craftsman) – Model Range Issue (2002)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Sears Craftsman, Husqvarna and Poulan Pro garden tractors
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
A manufacturer is recalling Sears Craftsman, Husqvarna and Poulan Pro garden tractors. The hazard is: Under certain operating conditions, the rear wheel hub may crack or wear and spin free on its axle, . 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
The recall includes the following Sears Craftsman, Husqvarna and Poulan Pro garden tractors, with model numbers and serial date codes in the following ranges: Brand Model Number Serial Date Service Repair Center Sears Craftsman All Begin with 917. 274960; 274961; 275000; 275020; 275040; 275041; 275221; 275222; 275223; 275241; 275242; 601900; 601901; 601931; 601940; 601941 011501- 092101 (800) 659-5917 www.sears.com Husqvarna GTH2550XPA; GTH2550XPB; GTH2550C 011501- 092101 (800) 438-7297 Poulan Pro PRGT22H48A; 917.279981 (PRGT22H50B) (Sold at Sears) 917.279983 (PRGT22H50D) (sold at Sears) 011501- 092101 (800) 849-1297 (800) 659-5917 www.sears.com They were manufactured in the USA.
Reported concern (CPSC)
Under certain operating conditions, the rear wheel hub may crack or wear and spin free on its axle, resulting in a loss of power to the wheel and brake, which poses the risk of injury to consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers who have purchased one of these garden tractors (within the affected date code range) are asked to stop using the tractor immediately, call the appropriate telephone number for your model in the list, give the customer service representative your garden tractor model name, model number and serial number information. This information is located under the tractor seat on the fender. We will verify if your tractor is affected by this recall. If your tractor is affected, we will schedule a free repair of the unit.
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