The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11751·Announced 2011-09-14

Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fuel Hose Fire Hazard

Kubota is recalling about 6,100 riding mowers because a fuel hose clamp can detach, allowing gas to leak and posing a fire hazard.

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 leakage, which is a risk-of-harm product defect. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp. is recalling approximately 6,100 Kubota Riding Mowers. The recall involves specific T, GR, and ZG series models sold by authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from April 2010 through April 2011 for between $3,600 and $11,500. The mowers are bright orange with 48-inch, 54-inch, or 60-inch wide mower decks and feature "KUBOTA" stamped on the front engine cover or behind the driver's seat.

The recall is issued because the fuel hose clamp can detach from the fuel filter. This defect allows gas to leak out, which poses a fire hazard. The source text states that no injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled riding mowers. Kubota is directly contacting consumers who purchased these units to schedule a free inspection and repair. For more information, consumers can contact Kubota at (800) 752-0290 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.kubota.com.

The recalled product

Product
Kubota Riding Mowers
Manufacturer
Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp., of Gainesville, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
Hazard
Affected units
6,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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