CPSC2019-10-08
Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Mo.
Hazard
The fuel injector can leak excessive amounts of fuel into the engine, posing burn and fire hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using mowers with the recalled engines and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Kawasaki dealers and lawn and garden stores nationwide from June 2017 through August 2019 for about $2,800 for the engines sold separately, and for between $10,000 and $12,000 for mowers with the engines.
Affected count
About 950
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Lawn mower engines
Consumer contact
Kawasaki toll-free at 866 836-4463 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kawasakienginesusa.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the homepage for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Kawasaki-Motors-USA-Recalls-Lawn-Mower-Engines-Due-to-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards-Recall-1Don't want to check this manually?
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