Hustler Turf Equipment Purchases UTV Product Line

HESSTON, KS -- November 6 – Hustler Turf Equipment is pleased to announce it has purchased a utility vehicle product line from a European construction equipment manufacturer. Hustler has acquired tooling and design for the utility vehicle, with plans to expand its line of products.

 “We have developed patented technology to set Hustler well apart from other vehicles in the market. We simply needed a well-built vehicle to incorporate the technology,” said Adam Mullet, vice president of sales and marketing. “One look at the design and build quality of these vehicles and we knew right away it was a perfect match. The suspension, drivability, speed and high quality will put this vehicle in its own category."

The vehicle will be manufactured at the facility in Hesston, Kan., with production slated to begin in the fall of 2015.

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CSPC, Cub Cadet Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Risk of Loss of Control

November 23, 2010

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Cub Cadet Volunteer utility vehicles

Units: About 200

Manufacturer: MTD Consumer Group Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio

Hazard: The front lower ball joint can detach and cause a loss of steering control. This poses a crash hazard for consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves four-wheel drive Cub Cadet Volunteer gasoline-powered utility vehicle. Model numbers included in the recall are 37BB475H710, 37BC465D710, 37BC466D710, 37BK466D710, 37BK46GD710, 37BM466D710, 37BM467D710 and 37BM46GD710. The serial number range is 1C290Z50001 through 1D280Z50007. Serial numbers included in the recall have a "C" or "D" in the second position and a "0" as the fifth digit. Model and serial numbers are printed on a plate located under the driver's seat. "Cub Cadet" is printed on the hood.

Sold at: Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from April 2010 through September 2010 for between $6,800 and $9,800.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact their local Cub Cadet dealer to schedule a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting all known consumers.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Cub Cadet toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.cubcadet.com