CPSC recall 09-727, announced March 17, 2009, covers Kubota Zero Turn Riding Mowers (about 9,500 units). The carburetor can fail allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Owners of these machines should immediately stop using them until they have been inspected by an authorized dealer and a free replacement carburetor has been installed. Recall contact: call (800) 752-0290.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
This recall includes the following model numbers: ZG222(serial numbers 10002 through 13673), ZG227 (serial numbers 10002 through 12957), ZG327 (serial numbers 10004 through 13318) which can be identified by the model designation and serial number on the data plate located on the right side frame, either before the mower deck or immediately after the mower deck.
Which products are included?
The recalled riding mowers are propelled by gasoline V-twin engines and have 48-inch, 54-inch or 60-inch wide mower decks. The mowers come with adjustable roll bars and have 22 or 27 horsepower engines and are bright orange with KUBOTA decals on both sides behind the driver's seat. This recall includes the following model numbers: ZG222(serial numbers 10002 through 13673), ZG227 (serial numbers 10002 through 12957), ZG327 (serial numbers 10004 through 13318) which can be identified by the model designation and serial number on the data plate located on the right side frame, either before the mower deck or immediately after the mower deck.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The carburetor can fail allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Owners of these machines should immediately stop using them until they have been inspected by an authorized dealer and a free replacement carburetor has been installed.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kubota Zero Turn Riding
- Manufacturer
- Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp., of Gainesville, Ga.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 09-727
- Units
- About 9,500
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from February 2008 through December 2008 for between about $7,600 and $10,000.
Kubota Zero Turn Riding Mowers
CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Kubota Tractor at (800) 752-0290 anytime Monday through Friday.
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