The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·25083·Announced 2025-01-02

John Deere ZTrak Zero-Turn Mowers Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

Kawasaki is recalling about 39,000 John Deere ZTrak zero-turn mowers with Kawasaki engines because the voltage regulator can fail, causing the engine to overheat and creating fire and burn hazards. No injuries have been reported to date.

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 voltage regulator defect manifests as actual fires (5 reported) and melting/smoking incidents (26 reported), indicating a real and active hazard. The rubric classifies products with risk-of-harm where no injuries have yet been reported as High (Score 3). Although no injuries have been reported, the actual fire incidents confirm the hazard is present and manifesting in the field.

Plain-English summary

This recall involves John Deere ZTrak Zero-Turn Mowers with model numbers Z720E, Z730M, Z740R, and Z760R equipped with Kawasaki engines. The recalled mowers were sold through authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2018 through September 2024, priced between $8,000 and $11,500. Approximately 39,000 units are affected in the United States, with an additional 2,600 in Canada.

The voltage regulator in the mower's engine can fail during use or while the mower is being stored. When the regulator fails, the engine can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to users and property. Kawasaki has received five reports of fires and 26 reports of melting and/or smoking associated with this defect. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. Kawasaki and John Deere are contacting all known purchasers directly. For more information, contact Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. ET; Saturday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. ET) or visit www.deere.com/en/parts-and-service/recall-information/. Kawasaki Motors can be reached toll-free at 866-836-4463 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. ET) or at www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall.html.

The recalled product

Product
John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A. (engine manufacturer), of Maryville, Missouri
Category
Consumer Product — Riding Lawn Mower
Hazard
  • fire
  • burn
  • engine-overheat
Affected units
39,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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