Recall #02-124 · Published March 21, 2002

Riding Lawn Mower

CPSC, Dixon Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers

CPSC published a recall notice for Riding Lawn Mower from Riding Lawn on March 21, 2002. CPSC identifies this hazard: The fuel tanks on these mowers can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using these mowers immediately and contact their nearest Dixon dealer for free installation of a replacement fuel tank.

Riding Lawn Mower
Riding Lawn Mower
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Additional identifying details

The recall includes the following model Dixon ZTR riding mowers, which are blue, with the serial numbers in the following ranges: Dixon ZTR Serial Number Range Model 2301 2555 through 3100 Models 3303 and 3304 54241 through 66276 Model 3014 14116 through 23741 Model 4421 88987 through 89316 Models 5020, 5022, 5023, 5503 2118 through 6575 Models 5017, 5423, 5424, 5425 4580 through 5835 Model 5502 8484 through 8547 Model 5601 2103 through 2116 Classic Series 97579 through 97798 or 97844 through 97883 The model numbers are located on the body of the mower near the bottom of the seat, or on both sides of the front of the body above the wheels.

Why it was recalled

The fuel tanks on these mowers can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

Dixon has received about 532 reports of fuel leaking from these mowers. There are no reports of injuries or property damage, other than minor lawn damage.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using these mowers immediately and contact their nearest Dixon dealer for free installation of a replacement fuel tank.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Dixon Industries Inc., of Coffeyville Kan.
Recall number
02-124
Units
About 28,000
Sold at / sales period
Dixon dealers sold these mowers nationwide at various time periods, from July 1997 through March 2002, for between $2,500 and $7,400.

Riding Lawn Mower

CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories

Recall contact information

For more information, consumers should contact Dixon at (877) 257- 6921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.dixon-ztr.com

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