MTD Products Recalls Cub Cadet Commercial Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire (Recall Alert)
Recall 13733 · Apr 29, 2013 · MTD Products
2,100
units affected
2,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13733
- Date
- Apr 29, 2013
- Company
- MTD Products
- Units affected
- 2,100
- Product
- Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mowers
- Product type
- Riding Lawn Mowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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).
What can happen
Fuel can leak from the vent valve grommet on top of the fuel tank during operation, posing a risk of fire.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Independent Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from January 2011 through January 2013 for between $7,700 and $18,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cub cadet 2011 commercial zero turn mowers?
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.
What is the hazard?
Fuel can leak from the vent valve grommet on top of the fuel tank during operation, posing a risk of fire.
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.