CPSC2014-05-15
Exmark Recalls Quest ZRT Riding Mowers Due to Loss of Steering Control and Crash Hazard
Exmark Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Beatrice, Neb.
Hazard
The riding mower's steering assembly can fail and cause riders to lose steering, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an Exmark dealer for a free repair.
Sold at
Hardware, lawn and garden, rental equipment stores and others nationwide from April 2009 through October 2010 for between $4,600 and $6,000.
Affected count
About 5,300 in the United States and 40 in Canada (About 2,200 Quest 2009 and 2010 ZRT riding mowers were previously recalled in May 2012 for a different hazard.)
Injuries reported
There have been nine incidents with the riding mowers, including one back injury.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Exmark Quest ZRT Riding Mowers
Consumer contact
Exmark at (800) 667-5296 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.exmark.com and click on Service and Support, then on Safety Resources at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Exmark-Recalls-Quest-ZRT-Riding-MowersDon't want to check this manually?
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