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Product recall · CPSCMay 21, 2013Serious
Kubota Riding Mowers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The fuel tank's pressure relief valve can malfunction, causing the tank to expand and rub against the transmission drive belt and drive cooling fan. This can wear a hole in the fuel tank and cause a fuel 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
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Kubota for a free repair. Kubota is contacting its customers directly.
Who to contact: Kubota; at (800) 752-0290; from 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.kubota.com and click on Safety for more information.
The product
This recall involves orange-colored Kubota ZG100 Series Zero Turn riding mowers with the following model and serial numbers: Model ZG124E with serial numbers between 10002 and 12179, Model ZG123S with serial numbers between 10002 and 12505, Model ZG127E with serial numbers between 10002 and 11574 and Model ZG127S with serial numbers between 10003 and 12959. Kubota is printed on the front of the mower and on the side. The model and serial numbers are printed on the data plate on the left part of the frame near the operator's foot area.
Details
- Units affected
- About 8,600
- Recall date
- May 21, 2013
- Brand
- Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp., of Gainesville, Ga.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 56 reports of mowers' fuel tanks leaking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
ZG124EZG123SZG127EZG127S
Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from December 2012 through April 2013 for between $5,000 and $6,300.
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 (Recall Alert)”
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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