Recalls / 2018-10-24

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

19706 · Recalled 2018-10-24 · CPSC page

Recalled Cub Cadet 2018 RZT SX EFI zero-turn riding mower.

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

Cub Cadet has received 15 reports of the fuel tank's neck cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Cub Cadet RZT SX EFI zero-turn riding mowers		About 4,900 (in addition, about 1,300 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer: Cub Cadet
Made in: United States
Sold at: Independent Cub Cadet dealers nationwide, online at www.PowerEquipmentDirect.com, 000, 500.

Consumer 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.

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Model number and date of manufacture location.

Source: CPSC recall 19706. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.