Recalls / 2009-03-17

Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

09727 · Recalled 2009-03-17 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled riding mowers are propelled by gasoline V-twin engines and have 48-inch, 54-inch or 60-inch wide mower decks. The mowers come with adjustable roll bars and have 22 or 27 horsepower engines and are bright orange with KUBOTA decals on both sides behind the driver's seat. This recall includes the following model numbers: ZG222(serial numbers 10002 through 13673), ZG227 (serial numbers 10002 through 12957), ZG327 (serial numbers 10004 through 13318) which can be identified by the model designation and serial number on the data plate located on the right side frame, either before the mower deck or immediately after the mower deck.

Hazards

The carburetor can fail allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Owners of these machines should immediately stop using them until they have been inspected by an authorized dealer and a free replacement carburetor has been installed.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Kubota Zero Turn Riding Mowers		About 9,500

Parties

Manufacturer: Kubota Manufacturing
Made in: United States
Sold at: Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide, 600, $10, 000.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Kubota Tractor at (800) 752-0290 anytime Monday through Friday.

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Source: CPSC recall 09727. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.