Recalls / 2018-12-11

Kubota Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

19723 · Recalled 2018-12-11 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves model year 2017 through 2018 Kubota Z400 and Z700 series diesel-powered zero turn mowers. The recalled units were sold in orange and black and have "Kubota" imprinted on the front and side of the mowers. The model number is on the side of the unit and on the data plate on the side of the unit. The serial number is also on the data plate. Z400 Series Z411KW-48 12823 to 14587 Z421KW-54 15715 to 18795 Z421KWT-60 16864 to 20127 Z700 Series Z723KH-2-48 50001 to 50176 Z724XKW-2-48 50007 to 51131 Z724KH-2-54 50004 to 50284 Z724XKW-2-54 50003 to 51130 Z725KH-2-60 50001 to 50657 Z726XKW-2-60 50008 to 52361

Hazards

The rollover protective structure (ROPS) on the mower can loosen and fail to protect the operator in a rollover accident, posing a risk of injury.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled zero turn mowers and contact an authorized Kubota dealer for a free inspection and free repair of the rollover protective structure.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Kubota Zero Turn Mowers		About 11,670

Parties

Distributor: Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas
Made in: United States
Sold at: Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide, 500 to $10, 000.

Consumer contact

Kubota Tractor Corporation at 888-458-2682 or (888-4KUBOTA) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or online at www.kubotausa.com and click on "Contact" to send Kubota an email or click on "More", then click on "Safety", then click on "Safety Notices" for more information. Kubota is contacting all known purchasers directly.

More images

Recalled Kubota Z400 serial number tag location

Recalled Kubota Z700 Zero Turn Mower tag location

Source: CPSC recall 19723. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.