CPSC, Exmark Manufacturing Announce Recall of Riding
CPSC, Exmark Manufacturing Announce Recall of Riding Mowers
Why was CPSC, Exmark Manufacturing Announce Recall of Riding recalled?
The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled mowers and contact Exmark or their local Exmark dealer to determine if their riding mower's model numbers and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are visible from the right side of the unit. They are located on a decal on the right side of the controls console. If needed, the dealer will schedule a repair of the riding mower's exhaust system. Contact: For more information, contact Exmark at (800) 479-8379 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or write an email to [email protected]. Consumers also can go to the firm's website at www.exmark.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Exmark-brand Commercial-grade Riding Mower
- Company
- Exmark Manufacturing, of Beatrice, Neb.
- Quantity
- About 21,000
- Sold at
- Exmark dealers nationwide sold these riding mowers, between January 1998 and December 2001, for between $6,000 and $7,300.
- Recall date
- March 21, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- Exmark has received 15 reports of fires caused when these mowers backfired and ignited nearby fuel vapors. At least one serious burn injury was reported, and two other users reported minor burns. Property damage has varied from minor damage to the machine itself to several thousand dollars damage to other mowing equipment stored nearby.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall includes Exmark-brand Lazer Z HP series riding mowers, which are red. They are equipped with 17 to 23 horsepower engines and have mowing decks from 44 to 52 inches. The mowers have independently controlled rear-drive wheels, front casters, and a centrally mounted mowing deck. The brand and series names (Exmark Lazer Z HP) appear on the front of the mower. Some of these riding mowers previously were recalled in February 2001. Even if consumers previously had their riding mower repaired, they need to contact Exmark for this additional repair.