CPSCAugust 25, 2015

Scag Power Equipment Lawn Mowers recall: Fire Hazard

Scag Power Equipment Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Scag Power Equipment Lawn Mowers recalled?

The gas tank can leak, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled lawn mowers and contact Scag Power Equipment or an authorized dealer for a free repair. Scag Power Equipment authorized dealers have contacted all known owners. Contact: Scag Power Equipment toll-free at 844-491-4859 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.scag.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.

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
Scag Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn mowers
Company
Scag Power Equipment, a division of Metalcraft of Maryville, of Maryville, Wisc.
Quantity
About 4,400
Sold at
Scag Power Equipment authorized dealers nationwide from October 2014 through May 2015 for about $4,500.
Recall date
August 25, 2015
Incidents / injuries
Scag Power Equipment has received five reports of gas tank leaks on the mowers. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves two Scag Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn mowers; model SZL48-22KT with serial numbers K7100001 through K7102353 and model SZL52-24KT with serial numbers K7200001 through K7202020. The model and serial numbers are printed on a vertical plate under the mower's seat. "Scag" in red letters, "Liberty Z" in white letters and a blue "Z" is printed on a plate below the front of the seat. The mowers have an orange base with two orange and black steering handles. The mowers also have two large black with orange rim wheels in the back of the mower and two smaller black with orange rim wheels in the front of the mower.

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