CPSC, Exmark Recalls Lazer HP Riding Mowers
CPSC, Exmark Recalls Lazer HP Riding Mowers
Why was CPSC, Exmark Recalls Lazer HP Riding Mowers recalled?
The engines for these products had fuel lines that were too long and could possibly droop and come in contact with moving parts, which can cut the fuel lines, resulting in fuel leakage.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using their lawn mowers until the fuel lines can be shortened. Registered owners should already have received a letter with enclosed instruction sheet and reply card for this modification. For a copy of an instruction sheet detailing the modification or for a free repair, contact your Exmark dealer or call Exmark. No parts are necessary for this modification. Contact: Call Exmark at (800) 638-9788 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit 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
- Riding lawn mowers
- Company
- Exmark Manufacturing, of Beatrice, Nebraska
- Quantity
- About 1,500
- Sold at
- Authorized Exmark dealers sold these mowers nationwide, from August 2001 through August 2002, for between $6,600 and $7,000.
- Recall date
- February 13, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- Exmark has received two reports of fuel leaks, with no reports of fires or injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The 20-horsepower mowers are as follows: Model Serial Range Description LHP4420KC 320,000-369,999 20 hp 44" cut zero-turn radius mower LHP4820KC 320,000-369,999 20 hp 48" cut zero-turn radius mower LHP5220KC 320,000-369,999 20 hp 52" cut zero-turn radius mower The model and serial number can be found on an aluminum plate riveted to the unit chassis below and to the rear of the deck lift lever pivot point on the right side of the unit.