Excel Industries Recalls Zero-Turn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2019-05-30). Hazards: fire. Models: 937615, 937623, 937631, 937649EX, 937656EX, 937664EX…. About 5,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19748 |
| Published | 2019-05-30 |
| Last updated | 2019-05-30 |
| Products | Zero turn lawn mowers |
| Firm named in the title | Excel Industries |
| Firms | Excel Industries Inc., of Hesston, Kans. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 5,400 |
| Model numbers | 937615, 937623, 937631, 937649EX, 937656EX, 937664EX, 937680, 937698, 937706, 938704, 938712, 938720, 938738, 938746, 938753, 938761, 938704CE, 938704EX, 938712CE, 938712EX, 938720EX, 938738CE, 938779, 938787, 938795, 938779CE, 938779EX, 938787CE, 938787EX, 938795CE, 938795EX, 938845CE |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized BigDog or Hustler dealers nationwide from June 2018 through March 2019 for between $6,800 and $9,400. |
Description
This recall involves zero-turn mowers sold under the Hustler® FasTrak®, Hustler® FasTrak® SDX, BigDog® Stout, and BigDog® Stout MP brand names. Hustler mowers are yellow, and BigDog mowers are red. The brand names are on a decal located in the front below the seat. Model name and serial numbers can be found on a tag located on the right side of the mower behind the seat. The recalled mowers have serial numbers between 18058001 and 19028225. Model Name Model Number BigDog Stout 937615, 937623, 937631, 937649EX, 937656EX, 937664EX BigDog Stout MP 937680, 937698, 937706 Hustler FasTrak 938704, 938712, 938720, 938738, 938746, 938753, 938761, 938704CE, 938704EX, 938712CE, 938712EX, 938720EX, 938738CE Hustler FasTrak SDX 938779, 938787, 938795, 938779CE, 938779EX, 938787CE, 938787EX, 938795CE, 938795EX, 938845CE
Hazard
A wire tie underneath the seat could damage the fuel line, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact a BigDog or Hustler authorized dealer to schedule a free repair. Excel is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Machine access
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