CPSC2013-04-29
MTD Products Recalls Cub Cadet Commercial Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire (Recall Alert)
MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio
Hazard
Fuel can leak from the vent valve grommet on top of the fuel tank during operation, posing a risk of fire.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Cub Cadet service dealer for a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting its customers directly.
Sold at
Independent Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from January 2011 through January 2013 for between $7,700 and $18,700.
Affected count
About 2,100
Injuries reported
Cub Cadet has received 106 reports of fuel leaking or seeping from the top of the tank, including one report of a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mowers
Consumer contact
Cub Cadet; toll-free at (888) 848-6038, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.cubcadet.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/MTD-Products-Recalls-Cub-Cadet-Commercial-Lawn-Mowers-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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