CPSC2012-11-15
Kawasaki Motors Recalls Fuel Filters for Lawn Mower and Utility Vehicle 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 products with the recalled fuel filters and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair.
Sold at
Kawasaki dealers nationwide between August 2011 and August 2012. Filters cost about $5; tune-up kits cost between $40 and $70.
Affected count
About 55,000 filters and about 1,200 tune-up kits
Injuries reported
Kawasaki has received 110 reports of fuel leaks in lawn mowers, including two reports of leaks from replacement filters. No injuries reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Fuel Filters and Tune-Up Kits with Fuel Filters
Consumer contact
Kawasaki Motors; toll-free at (866) 836-4463, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m .ET Monday through Friday, www.kawpower.com or e-mail ffrecall@kmc-usa.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Kawasaki-Motors-Recalls-Fuel-Filters-for-Lawn-Mower-and-Utility-Vehicle-Engines-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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