The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05520·Announced 2004-12-06

Exmark Recalls Lazer Z Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Fuel Leak Fire Hazard

Exmark is recalling 1,215 Lazer Z EFI riding mowers because a fuel line hole can cause a leak and fire hazard. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard from a fuel leak, which is a risk-of-harm product defect. The source explicitly states that no injuries or property damage have been reported, placing this in the 'High' category per the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Exmark Manufacturing of Beatrice, Nebraska, is recalling 1,215 Lazer Z EFI zero turn radius riding lawn mowers. The recall covers 2004 Model Lazer Z zero-turn (ZRT) riding mowers with 60-inch and 72-inch decks, specifically models LZ28KC604 and LZ28KC724 with serial numbers ranging from 440000 to 500539 and 440000 to 500612, respectively. These mowers were sold nationwide by Authorized Exmark dealers from July 2003 to September 2004.

The recall is being issued because the location of the fuel line on these mowers allows a hole to develop, resulting in a fuel leak that could present a fire hazard. The source text states that there are no reports of injury or property damage associated with this defect.

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. For more information, consumers can contact Exmark at (800) 479-8379 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.Exmark.com.

The recalled product

Product
Lazer Z EFI zero turn radius riding lawn mowers
Manufacturer
Exmark Manufacturing of Beatrice, Nebraska
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
Hazard
Affected units
1,215

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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