The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·19713·Announced 2018-11-07

Kubota Recalls Mowers and Tractors Due to Coolant Burn Hazard

Kubota is recalling about 121,100 mowers and compact tractors because hot coolant can spray out, posing a burn hazard. Three burn injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a burn hazard with three reported injuries, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury' reports, warranting a score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation is recalling approximately 121,100 model year 2014 to 2018 Kubota zero turn mowers, compact tractors, and ride-on mowers. The affected units include models BX, GR, ZD, and ZG, which are diesel and gasoline-powered. These products were sold at Kubota dealers nationwide from July 2014 through September 2018 for between $5,000 and $35,000.

The recall is due to a burn hazard where hot coolant can spray out onto consumers from the overheated and pressurized coolant reservoir tank. Kubota has received three reports of burn injuries from coolant ejecting.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and compact tractors and contact Kubota to receive a free replacement coolant reservoir tank cap. Kubota is contacting all known purchasers directly. For more information, consumers can call Kubota Tractor Corp. toll-free at 888-458-2682 or visit www.kubotausa.com.

The recalled product

Product
Kubota zero turn mowers, compact tractors, and ride-on mowers
Affected units
121,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, of Gainesville, Ga.

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