Zero turn lawn mowers recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

May 30, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Excel Industries Recalls Zero-Turn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

19748

Brand / firm

Excel Industries Inc., of Hesston, Kans.

Sold / distributed

Authorized BigDog or Hustler dealers nationwide from June 2018 through March 2019 for between $6,800 and $9,400.

Why it was recalled

A wire tie underneath the seat could damage the fuel line, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves zero-turn mowers sold under the Hustler® FasTrak®, Hustler® FasTrak® SDX, BigDog® Stout, and BigDog® Stout MP brand names. Hustler mowers are yellow, and BigDog mowers are red. The brand names are on a decal located in the front below the seat. Model name and serial numbers can be found on a tag located on the right side of the mower behind the seat. The recalled mowers have serial numbers between 18058001 and 19028225. Model Name Model Number BigDog Stout 937615, 937623, 937631, 937649EX, 937656EX, 937664EX BigDog Stout MP 937680, 937698, 937706 Hustler FasTrak 938704, 938712, 938720, 938738, 938746, 938753, 938761, 938704CE, 938704EX, 938712CE, 938712EX, 938720EX, 938738CE Hustler FasTrak SDX 938779, 938787, 938795, 938779CE, 938779EX, 938787CE, 938787EX, 938795CE, 938795EX, 938845CE

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact a BigDog or Hustler authorized dealer to schedule a free repair. Excel is contacting all known purchasers directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.