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Product recall · CPSCNovember 20, 2025Serious
Spartan Mowers and UTVs Riding Mowers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The riding mower's steering arm dampers can be installed incorrectly, which can result in an unexpected bouncing motion and loss of operator control, posing a crash hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Injuries have already been reported.
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.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Spartan riding mowers and contact an authorized Spartan dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair of the steering arm dampers at the dealer's location. To verify whether your Spartan mower is affected by the recall, you will need your Spartan mower's model and serial number. To confirm whether your mower is within the affected serial range, visit https://joinspartannation.com/recall-information/. To find a Spartan authorized service dealer near you, visit Spartan's website at: https://joinspartannation.com/dealer-locator.
Who to contact: Spartan Mowers toll-free at 855-307-0933 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at service@spartanmowers.com, online at http://www.joinspartannation.com and click "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page, or online at https://joinspartannation.com/recall-information/spartan-srt-xd-and-kgz-xd-damper-recall for more information.
The product
This recall involves certain Model Year 2025 Spartan SRT-XD and KGZ-XD zero radius turn ("ZRT") riding lawn mowers (model numbers RSKXD161994VO, RSKXD172994VO, RSSXD161994VO, RSSXD161999KE, RSSXD172994VO and RSSXD172999KE) within a limited serial range. The mower is gray, black and orange, and has "Spartan" printed on the front of it. The model number and serial number are located on a metal serial plate affixed to the frame of the mower immediately in front of, and at the feet of, the seated operator.
Details
- Units affected
- About 650
- Recall date
- November 20, 2025
- Brand
- Intimidator LLC d/b/a/Spartan Mowers and UTVs, Batesville, Arkansas
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 15 reports of the mower bouncing unexpectedly while in use, including one report of a minor injury involving scrapes and bruises.
RSKXD161994VO
Spartan dealers nationwide from February 2025 through October 2025 for about $16,400 to $19,700.
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: “Spartan Mowers and UTVs Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Crash 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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