MTD Products Recalls Cub Cadet Commercial Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-04-29). Hazards: fire. About 2,100 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13733 |
| Published | 2013-04-29 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Riding Lawn Mowers |
| Products | Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mowers |
| Firm named in the title | MTD Products |
| Firms | MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 2,100 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Independent Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from January 2011 through January 2013 for between $7,700 and $18,700. |
Description
This recall involves eight 2011 model Cub Cadet commercial zero turn lawn mowers. Models included in the recall are: M54-KH, M60-KH, M60-KW, M72-KW, S6031-KW, S7237-KW, TANK L48 and TANK L60. Mowers included in the recall were manufactured between January 2011 and December 2011. A label located on the frame under the foot rest lists the model number and the month and year date of manufacture (DOM).
Hazard
Fuel can leak from the vent valve grommet on top of the fuel tank during operation, posing a risk of fire.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Cub Cadet service dealer for a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting its customers directly.
Incidents and injuries
Cub Cadet has received 106 reports of fuel leaking or seeping from the top of the tank, including one report of a fire. No injuries have been reported.
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