The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·24705·Announced 2023-10-26

Kawasaki Lawn Mower Engines Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Kawasaki Motors is recalling about 954 lawn mower engines used in Ariens, Gravely, Husqvarna, John Deere, and RedMax brand equipment. A damaged fuel tube due to improper repair workmanship could leak fuel and cause fire or burn injuries.

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: This recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazards from fuel leaks) where no injury has yet been reported. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injuries score as High (3), and the source explicitly states "None reported" for injuries.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A. is recalling approximately 954 Kawasaki lawn mower engines (model year 2023 FR730V, FR691V, and FR651V) used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ariens, Gravely, Husqvarna, John Deere, and RedMax brand names. The recalled Ariens models are IKON, IKON Onyx, and Apex. The recalled Gravely models are ZT X, ZT XL, ZT HD, and ZT HD Stealth. The recalled Husqvarna models are TS142TXD, TS242TXD, TS242XD, Z248F, and Z254F. The recalled John Deere models are Z330M and Z330R. The recalled RedMax model is RZT48.

The fuel tube in these engines could have been damaged during improper repair workmanship when the fuel tube was removed for service. A damaged fuel tube could cause a fuel leak, which poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.

The recalled equipment was sold nationwide at Kawasaki, Ariens, Gravely, Husqvarna, John Deere, and RedMax dealers, as well as Home Depot, Lowe's, and Tractor Supply stores from July 2023 through August 2023, priced between $3,500 and $8,000. No injuries or illnesses have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled engines and contact Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA for a free repair. The company can be reached toll-free at 866-836-4463 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall.html or by clicking "Product Recalls" on the homepage. A complete list of affected serial numbers is available on the firm's website at www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall.html (recall notice RP230415).

The recalled product

Product
Kawasaki Lawn Mower Engines used in Ariens, Gravely, Husqvarna, John Deere and RedMax brand lawn mowers
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Missouri
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn and Garden Equipment
Hazard
  • fuel-leak
  • fire
  • burn-injury
Affected units
954

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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