Safety regulator, Exmark Announce Recall of Lazer Z Zero Turn Radius Riding Lawn Mowers
Recall 05520 · Dec 6, 2004 · Exmark Manufacturing
1,215
units affected
1,215
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05520
- Date
- Dec 6, 2004
- Company
- Exmark Manufacturing
- Units affected
- 1,215
- Product
- Lazer Z EFI zero turn radius riding lawn mowers
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The 2004 Model Lazer Z zero-turn (ZRT) riding mowers with 60-inch and 72-inch decks are equipped with electric fuel injection engines as follows: Model Serial Range Description Suggested Retail Price LZ28KC604 440000-500539 28HP ZRT w/60" deck $11,099 LZ28KC724 440000-500612 28HP ZRT w/72" deck $11,432 All products are equipped with a foldable roll-over protection bar. The model and serial number decal can be found on the frame below the seat.
What can happen
Due to the location of the fuel line on the Lazer Z EFI riding mowers, a hole can develop, resulting in a fuel leak that could present a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these Exmark riding mowers and contact their local Authorized Exmark Service Dealer to schedule a time to install a free replacement fuel line.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No reports of injury or property damage.
- Sold at
- Authorized Exmark dealers sold these riding lawn mowers nationwide, from July 2003 to September 2004.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lazer z efi zero turn radius riding lawn mowers?
Consumers should stop using these Exmark riding mowers and contact their local Authorized Exmark Service Dealer to schedule a time to install a free replacement fuel line.
What is the hazard?
Due to the location of the fuel line on the Lazer Z EFI riding mowers, a hole can develop, resulting in a fuel leak that could present 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.