Kawasaki Motors Recalls Fuel Filters for Lawn Mower and Utility Vehicle Engines Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-11-15). Hazards: fire. About 55,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13041 |
| Published | 2012-11-15 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-14 |
| Product category | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products | Fuel Filters and Tune-Up Kits with Fuel Filters |
| Firm named in the title | Kawasaki Motors |
| Firms | Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 55,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Kawasaki dealers nationwide between August 2011 and August 2012. Filters cost about $5; tune-up kits cost between $40 and $70. |
Description
The recalled fuel filters are white translucent plastic and attach to the fuel tubes on Kawasaki lawn mower and utility vehicle engines. The filters were sold separately and as part of engine tune-up kits. "VISU Filter" and a manufacturing date code number are on the top of the filter. The following date codes are included in this recall: 136/11 through 365/11 and 001/12 through 216/12. The tune-up kits say "Kawasaki Engine Tune-Up Kit" on the box. A part number is located on the top of the box. Recalled tune-up kits include one of the following part numbers: 99969-6189, 99969-6190, 99969-6191, 99969-6196 and 99969-6220. Kawasaki Motors is recalling lawn mowers and utility vehicles that use this filter, also.
Hazard
The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using products with the recalled fuel filters and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
Kawasaki has received 110 reports of fuel leaks in lawn mowers, including two reports of leaks from replacement filters. No injuries reported.
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- Fuel Filters and Tune-Up Kits with Fuel Filters (Health Canada)
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