CPSC2018-11-07
Kubota Recalls Mowers and Compact Tractors Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, of Gainesville, Ga.
Hazard
Hot coolant can spray out onto consumers from the overheated and pressurized coolant reservoir tank, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and compact tractors and contact Kubota to receive a free replacement coolant reservoir tank cap. Kubota is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Kubota dealers nationwide from July 2014 through September 2018 for between $5,000 and $35,000.
Affected count
About 121,100
Injuries reported
Kubota has received three reports of burn injuries from coolant ejecting.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Kubota zero turn mowers, compact tractors, and ride-on mowers
Consumer contact
Kubota Tractor Corp. toll-free at 888-458-2682 (888-4KUBOTA) from 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or online at www.kubotausa.com and click on Service & Support then Safety, then Safety Notices for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Kubota-Recalls-Mowers-and-Compact-Tractors-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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