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

Recall date

December 11, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

19723

Sold / distributed

Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from November 2017 through September 2018 for between $6,500 to $10,000.

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.