Safety regulator, Exmark Manufacturing Announce Recall of Riding Mowers
Recall 02126 · Mar 21, 2002 · Exmark Manufacturing
21,000
units affected
21,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02126
- Date
- Mar 21, 2002
- Company
- Exmark Manufacturing
- Units affected
- 21,000
- Product
- Exmark-brand Commercial-grade Riding Mower
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall includes Exmark-brand Lazer Z HP series riding mowers, which are red. They are equipped with 17 to 23 horsepower engines and have mowing decks from 44 to 52 inches. The mowers have independently controlled rear-drive wheels, front casters, and a centrally mounted mowing deck. The brand and series names (Exmark Lazer Z HP) appear on the front of the mower. Some of these riding mowers previously were recalled in February 2001. Even if consumers previously had their riding mower repaired, they need to contact Exmark for this additional repair.
What can happen
The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled mowers and contact Exmark or their local Exmark dealer to determine if their riding mower's model numbers and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are visible from the right side of the unit. They are located on a decal on the right side of the controls console. If needed, the dealer will schedule a repair of the riding mower's exhaust system.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Exmark has received 15 reports of fires caused when these mowers backfired and ignited nearby fuel vapors. At least one serious burn injury was reported, and two other users reported minor burns. Property damage has varied from minor damage to the machine itself to several thousand dollars damage to other mowing equipment stored nearby.
- Sold at
- Exmark dealers nationwide sold these riding mowers, between January 1998 and December 2001, for between $6,000 and $7,300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled exmark-brand commercial-grade riding mower?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled mowers and contact Exmark or their local Exmark dealer to determine if their riding mower's model numbers and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are visible from the right side of the unit. They are located on a decal on the.
What is the hazard?
The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires.
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.