CPSC2014-03-27
Excel Industries Recalls BigDog and Hustler Mowers due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
Excel Industries, Inc., Hesston, Kan.
Hazard
The seat switch can fail to detect that the rider has left the seat, allowing the mower to continue to operate, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the mower immediately and contact your dealer to schedule an appointment to receive a free seat repair.
Sold at
BigDog and Hustler dealers nationwide from August 2013 to January 2014 for about $4,600 to $8,050.
Affected count
About 3,700
Injuries reported
No injuries have been reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Hustler and BigDog riding mowers
Consumer contact
Excel Industries, Inc. collect at (316) 327-1345 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.bigdogmowers.com and www.hustlerturf.com click Product Recall at the bottom of the home page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Excel-Industries-Recalls-BigDog-and-Hustler-MowersDon't want to check this manually?
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