Recalls / 2011-03-29

Exmark Recalls Pioneer S-Series Mowers Due to Crash Hazard

11730 · Recalled 2011-03-29 · CPSC page

Description

2011 Exmark Pioneer S-Series zero radius turn riding mowers with red, welded, tubular steel frames and mowing decks in three sizes - 44, 48 and 52 inches. Operators use two levers to control the mowers. The name Exmark is on the front of the seat mount and the name Pioneer is on the front of the floor pan. Mowers with the following model and serial number ranges are affected by this recall: Model Serial Number Range PNS20KA443 928367 to 947833 PNS22KA483 928417 to 949985 PNS24KA523 928492 to 950315 The model name and serial numbers are located on the seat mount near where the driver's right foot rests on the floorpan.

Hazards

Welds on the motion control linkage can fail and cause the driver to lose control of the machine, resulting in a crash hazard.

Reported injuries

Exmark has had no reports of incidents or injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should contact their Exmark dealer to have the improperly welded parts replaced.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Exmark Pioneer S-Series riding mowers		About 750 products

Parties

Manufacturer: Exmark Manufacturing Company
Made in: United States
Sold at: Exmark dealers nationwide, 2011 to March 10, 2011 for $6, 881 to $7, 658.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Exmark at 800-667-5296, between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.exmark.com

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Data plate with Model and Serial numbers

Source: CPSC recall 11730. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.