The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·11733·Announced 2011-04-13

Cub Cadet Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

MTD Consumer Group is recalling about 4,300 Cub Cadet riding lawn mowers because a fuel leak near the rear mounting screws poses a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 a fuel leak, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

MTD Consumer Group Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling about 4,300 Cub Cadet riding lawn mowers. The recalled 2011 models are zero-turn riding mowers intended for commercial and private use, featuring yellow and black steel frames. The mowers were sold under various brand names and model numbers, including Cub Cadet Z Force 48, Z Force 54, Z-Force-S 46, Z-Force-S 48, Z-Force-S 54, Z-Force-S 60, Z-Force Commercial 48, Z-Force Commercial 60, Tank L48, and Tank L60.

The recall is due to a potential fuel leak that can occur near the rear mounting screws on the bottom of the fuel tank, which poses a fire hazard. The affected mowers have serial numbers ranging from 1A101ZXXXXX to 1C091ZXXXXX, with dates of manufacture from January 2011 through March 2011. The serial number and date of manufacture are printed on a label located under the front of the driver's seat.

These mowers were sold at Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from February 2011 through March 2011 for between $3,600 and $7,000. Consumers should immediately stop using the mowers and store them outside. They should contact their local Cub Cadet dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. For more information, consumers can contact Cub Cadet toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.cubcadet.com.

The recalled product

Product
Cub Cadet riding lawn mowers
Manufacturer
MTD Consumer Group Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
Hazard
Affected units
4,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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