CPSC2013-05-21
Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp., of Gainesville, Ga.
Hazard
The fuel tank's pressure relief valve can malfunction, causing the tank to expand and rub against the transmission drive belt and drive cooling fan. This can wear a hole in the fuel tank and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Kubota for a free repair. Kubota is contacting its customers directly.
Sold at
Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from December 2012 through April 2013 for between $5,000 and $6,300.
Affected count
About 8,600
Injuries reported
The firm has received 56 reports of mowers' fuel tanks leaking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Kubota ZG100 Series Zero Turn riding mowers
Consumer contact
Kubota; at (800) 752-0290; from 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.kubota.com and click on Safety for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Kubota-Recalls-Riding-MowersDon't want to check this manually?
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