Husqvarna Recalls Residential Zero Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 18095 · Feb 8, 2018 · Husqvarna
7,100
units affected
7,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18095
- Date
- Feb 8, 2018
- Company
- Husqvarna
- Units affected
- 7,100
- Product
- Residential zero turn riding mowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Husqvarna® and Poulan Pro® brand residential zero turn riding mowers with a Briggs & Stratton twin cylinder engine. They were sold in orange/black and yellow/black colors. On the Husqvarna models, "Husqvarna" is printed on the side of the mowers. On the Poulan Pro models, "Poulan Pro" is printed on the front of the mower. The model number and serial number are printed on the left-hand rail frame in front of the left rear drive wheel. The following models are included in the recall. Brand Model Number Model Name Serial Number Range Husqvarna 967638401 Z242F 070117C001001 through 110717C999999 Husqvarna 967271501 Z246 Husqvarna 967271401 Z246 Husqvarna 967323901 Z246i Husqvarna 967262401 Z248F Husqvarna 967324101 Z254 Husqvarna 967680901 Z254F Poulan Pro 967331001 P54ZX
What can happen
An incorrect routing of the fuel line can cause it to wear and leak, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled zero turn mowers and contact Husqvarna to arrange for a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Badcock & More, Lowe's and other home centers, hardware stores, and Husqvarna Equipment Dealers nationwide and on online at Badcock.com, Lowes.com and other websites from July 2017 through December 2017 for between $2,500 and $3,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled residential zero turn riding mowers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled zero turn mowers and contact Husqvarna to arrange for a free inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
An incorrect routing of the fuel line can cause it to wear and leak, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.