Recalls / 2013-04-29

MTD Products Recalls Cub Cadet Commercial Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire (Recall Alert)

13733 · Recalled 2013-04-29 · CPSC page

Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mower M54 KH

Description

This recall involves eight 2011 model Cub Cadet commercial zero turn lawn mowers. Models included in the recall are: M54-KH, M60-KH, M60-KW, M72-KW, S6031-KW, S7237-KW, TANK L48 and TANK L60. Mowers included in the recall were manufactured between January 2011 and December 2011. A label located on the frame under the foot rest lists the model number and the month and year date of manufacture (DOM).

Hazards

Fuel can leak from the vent valve grommet on top of the fuel tank during operation, posing a risk of fire.

Reported injuries

Cub Cadet has received 106 reports of fuel leaking or seeping from the top of the tank, including one report of a fire. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Cub Cadet service dealer for a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting its customers directly.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mowers		About 2,100

Parties

Manufacturer: MTD Products Inc
Made in: United States
Sold at: Independent Cub Cadet dealers nationwide, 700, $18, 700.

Consumer contact

Cub Cadet; toll-free at (888) 848-6038, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.cubcadet.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.

More images

Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mower M60 KH

Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mower M60 KW

Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mower S6031 KW

Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mower S7237 KW

Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mower TANK L48

Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mower TANK L60

Source: CPSC recall 13733. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.