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CPSC2024-06-06

Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Used in Bad Boy Mowers, BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere and Kubota Brand Lawn and Garden Equipment Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Missouri

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Bad Boy Mowers, BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere and Kubota equipment with Recalled Kawasaki Engines
Bad Boy Mowers, BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere and Kubota equipment with Recalled Kawasaki Engines
Bad Boy Mowers Rebel Series with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Bad Boy Mowers Rebel Series with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Bad Boy Mowers Rogue Series with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Bad Boy Mowers Rogue Series with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Bad Boy Revolt Series with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Bad Boy Revolt Series with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
BigDog Stout MP with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
BigDog Stout MP with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Bobcat ZT6000 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Bobcat ZT6000 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Bobcat ZT6100 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Bobcat ZT6100 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Bobcat ZT7000 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Bobcat ZT7000 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Cub Cadet ZTX6 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Cub Cadet ZTX6 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Hustler FasTrak SDX with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Hustler FasTrak SDX with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
John Deere Gator TS 4x2 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
John Deere Gator TS 4x2 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
John Deere Gator TX 4x2 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
John Deere Gator TX 4x2 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
John Deere X350R with Recalled Kawasaki Service Engine
John Deere X350R with Recalled Kawasaki Service Engine
John Deere Z760R with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
John Deere Z760R with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
John Deere X350 with Recalled Kawasaki Service Engine
John Deere X350 with Recalled Kawasaki Service Engine
John Deere X354 with Recalled Kawasaki Service Engine
John Deere X354 with Recalled Kawasaki Service Engine
John Deere X370 with Recalled Kawasaki Service Engine
John Deere X370 with Recalled Kawasaki Service Engine
Kubota Z726XKW with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Kubota Z726XKW with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Recalled Kawasaki FJ400D General Purpose Engine
Recalled Kawasaki FJ400D General Purpose Engine
Recalled Kawasaki FS600V General Purpose Engine
Recalled Kawasaki FS600V General Purpose Engine
Recalled Kawasaki FX730V and FX691V General Purpose Engine
Recalled Kawasaki FX730V and FX691V General Purpose Engine
Recalled Kawasaki FX850V and FX801V General Purpose Engine
Recalled Kawasaki FX850V and FX801V General Purpose Engine
Recalled Kawasaki FXT00V General Purpose Engine
Recalled Kawasaki FXT00V General Purpose Engine
Recalled Kawasaki FS651V General Purpose Engine
Recalled Kawasaki FS651V General Purpose Engine
Recalled Engine model and serial number identification label
Recalled Engine model and serial number identification label
Hazard

The recalled engines can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using lawn and garden equipment with the recalled engines and contact Kawasaki, John Deere, Cub Cadet, Hustler, BigDog or Kubota, depending on the product owned, or an authorized dealer, to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki and the mower manufacturers are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Kawasaki, Bad Boy Mowers, BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere and Kubota dealers nationwide from April 2021 through December 2023 for between $4,000 and $15,500.
Affected count
About 68,500 (In addition, 900 in Canada)
Injuries reported
Kawasaki has received eight reports of fires with the recalled engines. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Kawasaki Engines used in Bad Boy Mowers, BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere, and Kubota brand lawn and garden equipment
Consumer contact
Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA toll-free at 866-836-4463 from 8 a.m. to 6p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall or www.kawasakienginesusa.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the homepage for more information. Bad Boy Mowers owners should go to https://badboycountry.com/kawasaki-recall to confirm if your mower is affected by this recall. John Deere owners should contact Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.deere.com and click on "Product Recall Information" on the drop-down menu under "Services & Support" or https://www.deere.com/en/parts-and-service/recall-information/ for more information. BigDog, Cub Cadet, and Hustler owners should contact the toll-free recall hotline at 888-848-6038 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.cubcadet.com/en_US/product-recalls.html; www.hustlerturf.com/product-recall; www.bigdogmowerco.com/product-recall. Kubota owners should contact Kubota toll-free at 888-458-2682 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at https://www.kubotausa.com/service-support/safety/safety-notices or https://www.kubotausa.com/ and click on "Parts & Service" at the top of the page and locate the "Safety & Recall Notices" section for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Kawasaki-Motors-USA-Recalls-Engines-Used-in-Bad-Boy-Mowers-BigDog-Bobcat-Cub-Cadet-Hustler-John-Deere-and-Kubota-Brand-Lawn-and-Garden-Equipment-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards

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