CPSCOctober 24, 2018

Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Riding Mowers recall: Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Cub Cadet Recalls Zero-Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Why was Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Riding Mowers recalled?

The fuel tank's neck can crack and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers, store them outside and contact an authorized Cub Cadet dealer or customer service representative to arrange for a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting all known purchasers directly Contact: Cub Cadet toll-free at 888-848-6038 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or online www.cubcadet.com and click on “Product 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
Cub Cadet RZT SX EFI zero-turn riding mowers
Company
Cub Cadet, of Cleveland, Ohio
Quantity
About 4,900 (in addition, about 1,300 were sold in Canada)
Sold at
Independent Cub Cadet dealers nationwide and online at www.PowerEquipmentDirect.com from December 2017 through August 2018 for between $3,000 and $3,500.
Recall date
October 24, 2018
Incidents / injuries
Cub Cadet has received 15 reports of the fuel tank's neck cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Cub Cadet model year 2018 RZT SX EFI residential zero turn riding mowers. The yellow, four-wheel mower with steering wheel control is sold with a 42, 46 or 50-inch cutting deck. "Cub Cadet" is printed on the front and sides of the mower, and on the seat's backrest. "RZT SX" is printed below the seat. Models included in the recall are 17AWCBYS010, 17AWCBYZ010, 17RWCBYN010, 17RWCBYN210, 17RWCBYS010 and 17RWCBYZ010 and were manufactured between December 2017 and June 2018. The model number and manufacture date in MM/YYYY format can be found on a label located under the seat frame.

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