Safety regulator, Exmark Recalls Lazer HP Riding Mowers
Recall 03522 · Feb 13, 2003 · Exmark Manufacturing
1,500
units affected
1,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03522
- Date
- Feb 13, 2003
- Company
- Exmark Manufacturing
- Units affected
- 1,500
- Product
- Riding lawn mowers
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The 20-horsepower mowers are as follows: Model Serial Range Description LHP4420KC 320,000-369,999 20 hp 44" cut zero-turn radius mower LHP4820KC 320,000-369,999 20 hp 48" cut zero-turn radius mower LHP5220KC 320,000-369,999 20 hp 52" cut zero-turn radius mower The model and serial number can be found on an aluminum plate riveted to the unit chassis below and to the rear of the deck lift lever pivot point on the right side of the unit.
What can happen
The engines for these products had fuel lines that were too long and could possibly droop and come in contact with moving parts, which can cut the fuel lines, resulting in fuel leakage.
The fix
Consumers should stop using their lawn mowers until the fuel lines can be shortened. Registered owners should already have received a letter with enclosed instruction sheet and reply card for this modification. For a copy of an instruction sheet detailing the modification or for a free repair, contact your Exmark dealer or call Exmark. No parts are necessary for this modification.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Exmark has received two reports of fuel leaks, with no reports of fires or injuries.
- Sold at
- Authorized Exmark dealers sold these mowers nationwide, from August 2001 through August 2002, for between $6,600 and $7,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled riding lawn mowers?
Consumers should stop using their lawn mowers until the fuel lines can be shortened. Registered owners should already have received a letter with enclosed instruction sheet and reply card for this modification. For a copy of an instruction sheet detailing the modification or for a free repair, contact your Exmark.
What is the hazard?
The engines for these products had fuel lines that were too long and could possibly droop and come in contact with moving parts, which can cut the fuel lines, resulting in fuel leakage.
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.