The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11730·Announced 2011-03-29

Exmark Recalls Pioneer S-Series Riding Mowers Due to Crash Hazard

Exmark is recalling about 750 Pioneer S-Series riding mowers because welds on the motion control linkage can fail, causing the driver to lose control.

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 risk-of-harm product (crash hazard due to loss of control) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Exmark Manufacturing Company is recalling approximately 750 units of 2011 Exmark Pioneer S-Series zero radius turn riding mowers. The affected mowers feature red, welded, tubular steel frames and mowing decks in 44, 48, and 52-inch sizes. The recall is due to a hazard where welds on the motion control linkage can fail, potentially causing the driver to lose control of the machine and resulting in a crash.

The affected mowers were sold nationwide through Exmark dealers from February 11, 2011, to March 10, 2011, for prices ranging from $6,881 to $7,658. Specific model and serial number ranges are listed in the official recall notice, with identifiers located on the seat mount near the driver's right foot. Exmark has reported no incidents or injuries associated with this defect.

Consumers should contact their Exmark dealer to have the improperly welded parts replaced. For additional information, consumers can contact Exmark at 800-667-5296 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit www.exmark.com.

The recalled product

Product
Exmark Pioneer S-Series riding mowers
Manufacturer
Exmark Manufacturing Company, of Beatrice, Neb.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
Hazard
Affected units
750

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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