Recalls / 2019-10-08

Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

20703 · Recalled 2019-10-08 · CPSC page

Recalled Kawasaki FX850V-EFI General Purpose Engine

Description

This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ferris brand name with mower model number IS ® 2100Z ZTR and the Cub Cadet Pro Z 760 LKW EFI . The recalled engines are model year 2017 and 2018 Kawasaki FX850V-EFI series, including models FX850V-AS44 with serial number range FX850VB19736-FX850VB44147 and FX850V-AS47 with serial number range FX850VB20733-FX850VB40776. "Kawasaki FX850V EFI" is printed on the engine fan housing. The engine model and serial number are located on the engine fan housing.

Hazards

The fuel injector can leak excessive amounts of fuel into the engine, posing burn and fire hazards.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using mowers with the recalled engines and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Lawn mower engines		About 950

Parties

Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Kawasaki dealers, lawn, garden from June 2017 through August 2019 for about $2, 800 for the engines sold separately, for, 000, $12, 000 for mowers with the engines.

Consumer contact

Kawasaki toll-free at 866 836-4463 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kawasakienginesusa.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the homepage for more information.

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Engine Model and Serial Number Identification Label

Source: CPSC recall 20703. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.