CPSC2023-03-23
Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Sold on Ferris and SCAG Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA, of Maryville, Mo.
Hazard
The high-pressure fuel line can get damaged by contact with the fuel pump cover, causing a fuel leak that poses 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, Ferris, and SCAG dealers nationwide from November 2017 through September 2022 for between $8,000 and 13,000 for mowers with Kawasaki FT730V-EFI engines.
Affected count
About 33,100
Injuries reported
Kawasaki has received four reports of incidents involving the high-pressure fuel lines leaking including one fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Kawasaki FT730V-EFI Lawn Mower Engines
Consumer contact
Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA toll-free at 866-836-4463 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall.html or www.kawasakienginesusa.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the homepage for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Kawasaki-Motors-USA-Recalls-Engines-Sold-on-Ferris-and-SCAG-Riding-Lawn-Mowers-Due-to-Burn-and-Fire-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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