CPSC2023-10-26

Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Used in Lawn and Garden Equipment Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Product photos

Recalled Kawasaki FR730V, FR691V, and FR651V General Purpose Engine
Recalled Kawasaki FR730V, FR691V, and FR651V General Purpose Engine
Recalled Engine model and serial number identification label
Recalled Engine model and serial number identification label
Ariens IKON with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Ariens IKON with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Ariens IKON Onyx with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Ariens IKON Onyx with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Ariens APEX with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Ariens APEX with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Gravely ZT X with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Gravely ZT X with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Gravely ZT XL with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Gravely ZT XL with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Gravely ZT HD with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Gravely ZT HD with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Gravely ZT HD Stealth with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Gravely ZT HD Stealth with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Husqvarna TS142TXD with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Husqvarna TS142TXD with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Husqvarna TS242TXD with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Husqvarna TS242TXD with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Husqvarna TS242XD with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Husqvarna TS242XD with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Husqvarna Z248F with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Husqvarna Z248F with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Husqvarna Z254F with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Husqvarna Z254F with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
John Deere Z330M with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
John Deere Z330M with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
John Deere Z330R with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
John Deere Z330R with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
RedMax RZT48 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
RedMax RZT48 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Hazard

The fuel tube could have been damaged due to improper workmanship while removing the fuel tube for repair, which could cause a fuel leak, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled engines used in lawn and garden equipment and contact Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA for a free repair.
Sold at
Kawasaki, Ariens, Gravely, Husqvarna, John Deere, and RedMax dealers, Home Depot, Lowe's, and Tractor Supply stores nationwide from July 2023 through August 2023 for between $3,500 and $8,000 for the lawn and garden equipment sold with the recalled engines.
Affected count
About 954
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Kawasaki Lawn Mower Engines used in Ariens, Gravely, Husqvarna, John Deere and RedMax brand lawn mowers
Consumer contact
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing 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/2024/Kawasaki-Motors-USA-Recalls-Engines-Used-in-Lawn-and-Garden-Equipment-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Recall-Alert

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