CPSC2018-10-24
Cub Cadet Recalls Zero-Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Cub Cadet, of Cleveland, Ohio
Hazard
The fuel tank's neck can crack and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers, store them outside and contact an authorized Cub Cadet dealer or customer service representative to arrange for a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting all known purchasers directly
Sold at
Independent Cub Cadet dealers nationwide and online at www.PowerEquipmentDirect.com from December 2017 through August 2018 for between $3,000 and $3,500.
Affected count
About 4,900 (in addition, about 1,300 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Cub Cadet has received 15 reports of the fuel tank's neck cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Cub Cadet RZT SX EFI zero-turn riding mowers
Consumer contact
Cub Cadet toll-free at 888-848-6038 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or online www.cubcadet.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Cub-Cadet-Recalls-ZeroTurn-Riding-Mowers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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