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Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (09727)

U.S. CPSCFireMar 17, 2009
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Hazard

The carburetor can fail allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Owners of these machines should immediately stop using them until they have been inspected by an authorized dealer and a free replacement carburetor has been installed.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recalled riding mowers are propelled by gasoline V-twin engines and have 48-inch, 54-inch or 60-inch wide mower decks. The mowers come with adjustable roll bars and have 22 or 27 horsepower engines and are bright orange with KUBOTA decals on both sides behind the driver's seat. This recall includes the following model numbers: ZG222(serial numbers 10002 through 13673), ZG227 (serial numbers 10002 through 12957), ZG327 (serial numbers 10004 through 13318) which can be identified by the model designation and serial number on the data plate located on the right side frame, either before the mower deck or immediately after the mower deck.

Sold on

Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from February 2008 through December 2008 for between about $7,600 and $10,000.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Kubota Tractor at (800) 752-0290 anytime Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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