Scag Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn mowers recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

August 25, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Scag Power Equipment Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

15222

Brand / firm

Scag Power Equipment, a division of Metalcraft of Maryville, of Maryville, Wisc.

Sold / distributed

Scag Power Equipment authorized dealers nationwide from October 2014 through May 2015 for about $4,500.

Why it was recalled

The gas tank can leak, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves two Scag Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn mowers; model SZL48-22KT with serial numbers K7100001 through K7102353 and model SZL52-24KT with serial numbers K7200001 through K7202020. The model and serial numbers are printed on a vertical plate under the mower's seat. "Scag" in red letters, "Liberty Z" in white letters and a blue "Z" is printed on a plate below the front of the seat. The mowers have an orange base with two orange and black steering handles. The mowers also have two large black with orange rim wheels in the back of the mower and two smaller black with orange rim wheels in the front of the mower.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled lawn mowers and contact Scag Power Equipment or an authorized dealer for a free repair. Scag Power Equipment authorized dealers have contacted all known owners.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.