CPSC2002-08-06
CPSC, Excel Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers
Excel Industries Inc., of Hesston, Kan.
Hazard
Excessive heat, vibrations and wear causes the fuel line to droop over time and rub against the transmission fan, causing the fuel line to be cut. This poses a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled riding mowers immediately and contact their local Hustler dealer to determine if their mower is included in the recall. The dealer will reroute the fuel line and replace it if necessary.
Sold at
Authorized Hustler dealers sold these riding mowers nationwide, from November 2001 through May 2002, for between $4,700 and $5,500.
Affected count
About 1,500
Injuries reported
Excel has received two reports of incidents, where gasoline leaks were discovered. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Products
Hustler "FasTrak" riding lawn mowers
Consumer contact
To locate an authorized Hustler dealer, consumers can call (800) 395-4757 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. To locate an authorized Land Pride dealer, consumers can call (888) 987-7433, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. CT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Excel-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Riding-Lawn-Mowers-Don't want to check this manually?
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