CPSC2023-10-26
Doosan Bobcat North America Recalls Bobcat and Kubota Stand-On Zero Turn Lawnmowers Due to Crash and Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
Doosan Bobcat North America, of West Fargo, North Dakota
Hazard
The dampers installed on the steering system of the mower can prevent the control levers from returning to the neutral position and the Operator Presence switch will not activate and stop the engine and blades, posing crash and laceration hazards to the operator or bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers and contact Doosan Bobcat North America or Kubota Tractor Corp for a free inspection and repair. The firms are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Bobcat and Kubota dealers nationwide from March 2023 through August 2023 for between $9,300 and $11,300.
Affected count
About 830 (In addition, about 30 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Bobcat-branded and Kubota-branded stand-on zero-turn lawnmowers
Consumer contact
Doosan Bobcat North America (for Bobcat lawnmowers) toll-free at 800-743-4340 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.bobcat.com/na/en/parts-service/service/recalls or www.bobcat.com and click on Recalls for more information. Kubota Tractor Corp. (for Kubota lawnmowers) at 888-458-2682 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at https://kubotaservice.my.site.com/public/contactform or https://www.kubotausa.com/service-support/safety/safety-notices for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Doosan-Bobcat-North-America-Recalls-Bobcat-and-Kubota-Stand-On-Zero-Turn-Lawnmowers-Due-to-Crash-and-Laceration-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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