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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 2, 2025Serious
Kawasaki Motors USA John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The voltage regulator in the mower's engine can fail during use or while the product is being stored, causing the engine to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. Kawasaki and John Deere are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Who to contact: Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.deere.com and click on "Recalls" on the drop-down menu under "Parts & Service" located at the top of the webpage or click on https://www.deere.com/en/parts-and-service/recall-information/ for more information. Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA toll-free at 866-836-4463 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall.html or www.kawasakienginesusa.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the homepage for more information.
The product
This recall involves John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with model numbers Z720E, Z730M, Z740R and Z760R with Kawasaki engines. Model Start Serial Number End Serial Number Z720E 1TC720E****010001 1TC720E****080657 Z730M 1TC730M****010001 1TC730M****080574 Z740R 1TC740R****010001 1TC740R****080462 Z760R 1TC760R****080001 1TC760R****080339
Details
- Units affected
- About 39,000 (In addition, about 2,600 in Canada)
- Recall date
- January 2, 2025
- Brand
- Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A. (engine manufacturer), of Maryville, Missouri
- Made or distributed by
- Deere & Company, of Moline, Illinois
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Kawasaki has received five reports of fires and 26 reports of melting and/or smoking. No injuries have been reported.
Z720E
Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2018 through September 2024 for between $8,000 and $11,500.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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