The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19730·Announced 2019-03-20

Kubota Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

Kubota is recalling about 3,850 zero turn mowers because the throttle cable can contact internal wiring, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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

Plain-English summary

Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation is recalling about 3,850 model years 2018 and 2019 Kubota ZD100 series gasoline-powered zero turn mowers. The recall is due to a fire hazard where the throttle cable can make contact with internal electric wiring. The recalled units are orange and black, and the model is printed on the side of the mowers.

The mowers were sold nationwide at authorized Kubota dealers from July 2018 to January 2019 for between about $5,000 and $6,000. No injuries or fires have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled zero turn mowers and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Kubota is also contacting all known purchasers directly. For more information, consumers can contact Kubota Tractor Corp. at 800-752-0290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.kubotausa.com.

The recalled product

Product
Kubota Zero Turn Mowers
Manufacturer
Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, of Gainesville, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn & Garden Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
3,850

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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