Kubota Zero Turn Mowers recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

March 20, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

19730

Brand / firm

Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, of Gainesville, Ga.

Sold / distributed

Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from July 2018 to January 2019 for between about $5,000 and $6,000.

Why it was recalled

The throttle cable can make contact with internal electric wiring, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves model years 2018 and 2019 Kubota ZD100 series gasoline-powered zero turn mowers. The model is printed on the side of the mowers. The data plate is located on the lower frame of the unit and contains the serial number and model number. Recalled units are orange and black. Model: Serial Number Range: Z122EBR-48 BEGIN END 21408 22007 Z121SKH-48 BEGIN END 31302 32882 Z125EBR-54 BEGIN END 16242 16547 Z125SKH-54 BEGIN END 29458 31138

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Zero Turn Mowers and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Kubota is contacting all known purchasers directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.