Exmark Quest Riding Mowers recall: A Fire Hazard
Exmark Recalls Quest Riding Mowers Due to a Fire Hazard
Why was Exmark Quest Riding Mowers recalled?
The fuel filters on the mowers can become brittle and fractured, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an Exmark dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers with registered mowers will receive a letter and a fuel filter, and may contact an Exmark Dealer if they are uncomfortable with the replacement procedure. Contact: Exmark toll-free at 800-667-5296 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.exmark.com and click on "Service & Support" at the top of the page, then on "Safety", then on "Recalls" 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
- 2015 Exmark Quest Riding Mowers
- Company
- Exmark Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Beatrice, Neb.
- Quantity
- About 500 (in addition, about six were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- Hardware, lawn and garden stores nationwide from November 2014 through October 2015 for about $3,700.
- Recall date
- November 24, 2015
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm reported one incident of fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The 2015 Quest riding mowers are red black, and gray. "Exmark" is printed on the sides and in front of the operator seat. "Quest" is printed on the front of the riding mowers. The model number and serial number are located on a decal affixed to the frame, under the seat. The recalled mode number is QTS452CEM34200. Quest mower has serial numbers ranging from 315606482 to 315628458.