Kubota Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 19730 · announced March 20, 2019 · Kubota Manufacturing · 3,850 units affected
The product
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
The hazard
The throttle cable can make contact with internal electric wiring, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from July 2018 to January 2019 for between about $5,000 and $6,000.
Consumer contact: Kubota Tractor Corp. at 800-752-0290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.kubotausa.com and click on More, then Safety, then Safety Notices for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.