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Scag Power Equipment Lawn Mowers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The gas tank can 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 these recalled lawn mowers and contact Scag Power Equipment or an authorized dealer for a free repair. Scag Power Equipment authorized dealers have contacted all known owners.
Who to contact: Scag Power Equipment toll-free at 844-491-4859 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.scag.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves two Scag Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn mowers; model SZL48-22KT with serial numbers K7100001 through K7102353 and model SZL52-24KT with serial numbers K7200001 through K7202020. The model and serial numbers are printed on a vertical plate under the mower's seat. "Scag" in red letters, "Liberty Z" in white letters and a blue "Z" is printed on a plate below the front of the seat. The mowers have an orange base with two orange and black steering handles. The mowers also have two large black with orange rim wheels in the back of the mower and two smaller black with orange rim wheels in the front of the mower.
Details
- Units affected
- About 4,400
- Recall date
- August 25, 2015
- Brand
- Scag Power Equipment, a division of Metalcraft of Maryville, of Maryville, Wisc.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Scag Power Equipment has received five reports of gas tank leaks on the mowers. No injuries have been reported.
Scag Power Equipment authorized dealers nationwide from October 2014 through May 2015 for about $4,500.
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: “Scag Power Equipment Recalls Lawn 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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