CPSC recall 11-730, announced March 29, 2011, covers Exmark Pioneer S-Series riding mowers (about 750 units). Welds on the motion control linkage can fail and cause the driver to lose control of the machine, resulting in a crash hazard. Consumers should contact their Exmark dealer to have the improperly welded parts replaced. Recall contact: call 800-667-5296, or go to www.exmark.com.
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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.
Mowers with the following model and serial number ranges are affected by this recall: Model Serial Number Range PNS20KA443 928367 to 947833 PNS22KA483 928417 to 949985 PNS24KA523 928492 to 950315 The model name and serial numbers are located on the seat mount near where the driver's right foot rests on the floorpan.
Which products are included?
2011 Exmark Pioneer S-Series zero radius turn riding mowers with red, welded, tubular steel frames and mowing decks in three sizes - 44, 48 and 52 inches. Operators use two levers to control the mowers. The name Exmark is on the front of the seat mount and the name Pioneer is on the front of the floor pan. Mowers with the following model and serial number ranges are affected by this recall: Model Serial Number Range PNS20KA443 928367 to 947833 PNS22KA483 928417 to 949985 PNS24KA523 928492 to 950315 The model name and serial numbers are located on the seat mount near where the driver's right foot rests on the floorpan.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Welds on the motion control linkage can fail and cause the driver to lose control of the machine, resulting in a crash hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Exmark has had no reports of incidents or injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact their Exmark dealer to have the improperly welded parts replaced.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Exmark Pioneer S-Series riding
- Manufacturer
- Exmark Manufacturing Company, of Beatrice, Neb.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 11-730
- Units
- About 750 products
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Exmark dealers nationwide from February 11, 2011 to March 10, 2011 for $6,881 to $7,658.
Exmark Pioneer S-Series riding mowers
CPSC product type: Riding Lawn Mowers
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Exmark at 800-667-5296, between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.exmark.com
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