CPSC recall 02-124, announced March 21, 2002, covers Dixon Industries Riding Lawn Mower (about 28,000 units). The fuel tanks on these mowers can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers. The notice cites 532 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these mowers immediately and contact their nearest Dixon dealer for free installation of a replacement fuel tank. Recall contact: go to www.dixon-ztr.com.
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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.
Which products are included?
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. The serial numbers are located on the left rear corner of the riding mowers, behind the engine. The name "DIXON" is on the front of the mowers.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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
- Brand
- Dixon Industries
- Manufacturer
- Dixon Industries Inc., of Coffeyville Kan.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- 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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