CPSC2012-11-15
Kawasaki Motors Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Fire Hazard
Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Hazard
The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using mowers with the recalled engines and fuel filters and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair.
Sold at
Authorized Kawasaki small engine dealers and lawn and garden equipment retailers nationwide. Recalled units were sold between October 2011 and August 2012 for between $2000 and $10,000.
Affected count
About 210,000
Injuries reported
Kawasaki Motors has received 110 reports of fuel leaks. No injuries reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Lawn Mower Engines
Consumer contact
Kawasaki Motors; toll-free at (866) 836-4463, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at www.kawpower.com or e-mail the firm at ffrecall@kmc-usa.com for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Kawasaki-Motors-Recalls-Lawn-Mower-Engines-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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