The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13733·Announced 2013-04-29

MTD Recalls Cub Cadet Commercial Mowers Due to Fire Risk

MTD Products is recalling about 2,100 Cub Cadet 2011 commercial zero turn mowers because fuel can leak from the tank, posing a fire risk.

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 (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

MTD Products Inc. is recalling about 2,100 Cub Cadet 2011 commercial zero turn mowers. The affected models are M54-KH, M60-KH, M60-KW, M72-KW, S6031-KW, S7237-KW, TANK L48, and TANK L60. These mowers were manufactured between January 2011 and December 2011 and sold nationwide through independent Cub Cadet dealers from January 2011 through January 2013 for between $7,700 and $18,700.

The recall is due to a risk of fire. Fuel can leak from the vent valve grommet on top of the fuel tank during operation. Cub Cadet has received 106 reports of fuel leaking or seeping from the top of the tank, including one report of a fire. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Cub Cadet service dealer for a free repair. Cub Cadet is also contacting its customers directly. For more information, consumers can call Cub Cadet toll-free at (888) 848-6038 or visit www.cubcadet.com and click on "Product Recalls".

The recalled product

Product
Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mowers
Manufacturer
MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
Hazard
Affected units
2,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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