CPSC2025-01-02
Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A. (engine manufacturer), of Maryville, Missouri
Hazard
The voltage regulator in the mower's engine can fail during use or while the product is being stored, causing the engine to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. Kawasaki and John Deere are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2018 through September 2024 for between $8,000 and $11,500.
Affected count
About 39,000 (In addition, about 2,600 in Canada)
Injuries reported
Kawasaki has received five reports of fires and 26 reports of melting and/or smoking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines
Consumer 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 "Recalls" on the drop-down menu under "Parts & Service" located at the top of the webpage or click on https://www.deere.com/en/parts-and-service/recall-information/ for more information. 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/2025/Kawasaki-Motors-USA-Recalls-John-Deere-ZTrak-Zero-Turn-Mowers-with-Kawasaki-Engines-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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