Scag Power Equipment Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 15222 · Aug 25, 2015 · Scag Power Equipment
4,400
units affected
4,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15222
- Date
- Aug 25, 2015
- Company
- Scag Power Equipment
- Units affected
- 4,400
- Product
- Scag Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn mowers
- Product type
- Riding Lawn Mowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves two Scag Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn mowers; model SZL48-22KT with serial numbers K7100001 through K7102353 and model SZL52-24KT with serial numbers K7200001 through K7202020. The model and serial numbers are printed on a vertical plate under the mower's seat. "Scag" in red letters, "Liberty Z" in white letters and a blue "Z" is printed on a plate below the front of the seat. The mowers have an orange base with two orange and black steering handles. The mowers also have two large black with orange rim wheels in the back of the mower and two smaller black with orange rim wheels in the front of the mower.
What can happen
The gas tank can leak, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled lawn mowers and contact Scag Power Equipment or an authorized dealer for a free repair. Scag Power Equipment authorized dealers have contacted all known owners.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Scag Power Equipment has received five reports of gas tank leaks on the mowers. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Scag Power Equipment authorized dealers nationwide from October 2014 through May 2015 for about $4,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled scag liberty-z zero-turn lawn mowers?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled lawn mowers and contact Scag Power Equipment or an authorized dealer for a free repair. Scag Power Equipment authorized dealers have contacted all known owners.
What is the hazard?
The gas tank can 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.