CPSC2015-11-24
Exmark Recalls Quest Riding Mowers Due to a Fire Hazard
Exmark Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Beatrice, Neb.
Hazard
The fuel filters on the mowers can become brittle and fractured, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an Exmark dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers with registered mowers will receive a letter and a fuel filter, and may contact an Exmark Dealer if they are uncomfortable with the replacement procedure.
Sold at
Hardware, lawn and garden stores nationwide from November 2014 through October 2015 for about $3,700.
Affected count
About 500 (in addition, about six were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm reported one incident of fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
2015 Exmark Quest Riding Mowers
Consumer contact
Exmark toll-free 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 & Support" at the top of the page, then on "Safety", then on "Recalls" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Exmark-Recalls-Quest-Riding-MowersDon't want to check this manually?
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