Recalls / 2011-09-14

Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

11751 · Recalled 2011-09-14 · CPSC page

Picture of recalled GR Riding Mower Series Model showing location of serial number

Description

The Kubota Riding Mowers are bright orange, have 48-inch, 54-inch, or 60-inch wide mower decks and have "KUBOTA" stamped on either the sides of the front engine cover, or on the right side behind the driver's seat. The serial number is located on the left front frame for T series models and the right front frame for GR and ZG series models. This recall involves Kubota Riding Mowers with the following model numbers and serial number ranges. Model Serial Number Range T1880A-42 20196-20944 T2080A-42 20172-21069 T2380A-48 20139-20827 GR2010GA-48 20062-20318 GR2010GAB-48 20089-20278 GR2020G-48 10002-10113 GR2020GB-48 10006-10098 ZG222A-48 50002-51392 ZG222A-48S 50005-51388 ZG227-54 20369-21040 ZG227A-54 50001-50363 ZG227L-60 10543-11669 ZG327P-60 31160-31549 ZG327PA-60 50004-50165 ZG327RP-60R 10089-10216 ZG327RPA-60R A0001-A0038

Hazards

The fuel hose clamp can detach from the fuel filter and allow gas to leak out, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled riding mowers and contact Kubota to schedule a free inspection and repair. Kubota is directly contacting consumers who purchased the riding mowers.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Kubota Riding Mowers		About 6,100

Parties

Manufacturer: Kubota Manufacturing
Made in: United States
Sold at: Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide, 600, $11, 500.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Kubota at (800) 752-0290 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.kubota.com

More images

Picture of recalled T and ZG Riding Mower Series Models showing location of serial number

Source: CPSC recall 11751. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.