The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09727·Announced 2009-03-17

Kubota Recalls Zero Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

Kubota is recalling about 9,500 Zero Turn Riding Mowers because a carburetor failure can cause fuel leaks and fire. No injuries 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 due to fuel leaks, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp. is recalling approximately 9,500 Zero Turn Riding Mowers due to a fire hazard. The recalled mowers are propelled by gasoline V-twin engines and feature 48-inch, 54-inch, or 60-inch wide mower decks. They are bright orange with KUBOTA decals on both sides behind the driver's seat and have adjustable roll bars.

The hazard exists because the carburetor can fail, allowing fuel to leak, which poses a fire risk. The recall includes specific model numbers: ZG222 (serial numbers 10002 through 13673), ZG227 (serial numbers 10002 through 12957), and ZG327 (serial numbers 10004 through 13318). These identifiers can be found on the data plate located on the right side frame, either before or immediately after the mower deck.

These mowers were sold at authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from February 2008 through December 2008 for between about $7,600 and $10,000. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Owners should immediately stop using the machines until they have been inspected by an authorized dealer and a free replacement carburetor has been installed. For additional information, consumers can contact Kubota Tractor at (800) 752-0290 Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Kubota Zero Turn Riding Mowers
Manufacturer
Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp., of Gainesville, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
Hazard
Affected units
9,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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