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Product recall · CPSCMarch 17, 2009Serious
Kubota Riding Mowers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The carburetor can fail allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
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
Owners of these machines should immediately stop using them until they have been inspected by an authorized dealer and a free replacement carburetor has been installed.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Kubota Tractor at (800) 752-0290 anytime Monday through Friday.
The product
The recalled riding mowers are propelled by gasoline V-twin engines and have 48-inch, 54-inch or 60-inch wide mower decks. The mowers come with adjustable roll bars and have 22 or 27 horsepower engines and are bright orange with KUBOTA decals on both sides behind the driver's seat. This recall includes the following model numbers: ZG222(serial numbers 10002 through 13673), ZG227 (serial numbers 10002 through 12957), ZG327 (serial numbers 10004 through 13318) which can be identified by the model designation and serial number on the data plate located on the right side frame, either before the mower deck or immediately after the mower deck.
Details
- Units affected
- About 9,500
- Recall date
- March 17, 2009
- Brand
- Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp., of Gainesville, Ga.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
ZG222
Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from February 2008 through December 2008 for between about $7,600 and $10,000.
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: “Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard”
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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