Exmark-brand Commercial-grade Riding Mower recall 02-126

Exmark-brand Commercial-grade Riding Mower

CPSC, Exmark Manufacturing Announce Recall of Riding Mowers

CPSC published a recall notice for Exmark-brand Commercial-grade Riding Mower from Exmark- Commercial-grade Riding on March 21, 2002. CPSC identifies this hazard: The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled mowers and contact Exmark or their local Exmark dealer to determine if their riding mower's model numbers and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are visible from the right side of the unit. They are located on a decal on the right side of the controls console. If needed, the dealer will schedule a repair of the riding mower's exhaust system.

What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Why it was recalled

The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires.

Incidents and injuries

Exmark has received 15 reports of fires caused when these mowers backfired and ignited nearby fuel vapors. At least one serious burn injury was reported, and two other users reported minor burns. Property damage has varied from minor damage to the machine itself to several thousand dollars damage to other mowing equipment stored nearby.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled mowers and contact Exmark or their local Exmark dealer to determine if their riding mower's model numbers and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are visible from the right side of the unit. They are located on a decal on the right side of the controls console. If needed, the dealer will schedule a repair of the riding mower's exhaust system.

Product and sales details

Brand: Exmark- Commercial-grade Riding
Manufacturer: Exmark Manufacturing, of Beatrice, Neb.
Recall number: 02-126
Units: About 21,000
Sold at / sales period: Exmark dealers nationwide sold these riding mowers, between January 1998 and December 2001, for between $6,000 and $7,300.