CPSC2019-03-20
Kubota Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, of Gainesville, Ga.
Hazard
The throttle cable can make contact with internal electric wiring, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Zero Turn Mowers and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Kubota is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from July 2018 to January 2019 for between about $5,000 and $6,000.
Affected count
About 3,850
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Kubota Zero Turn Mowers
Consumer contact
Kubota Tractor Corp. at 800-752-0290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.kubotausa.com and click on More, then Safety, then Safety Notices for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Kubota-Recalls-Zero-Turn-Mowers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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