CPSC recall 13-041, announced November 15, 2012, covers Kawasaki Motors Fuel Filters and Tune-Up Kits with Fuel Filters (about 55,000 units). The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 110 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using products with the recalled fuel filters and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair. Recall contact: call (866) 836-4463, go to www.kawpower.com, or email ffrecall@kmc-usa.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.
Which products are included?
The recalled fuel filters are white translucent plastic and attach to the fuel tubes on Kawasaki lawn mower and utility vehicle engines. The filters were sold separately and as part of engine tune-up kits. "VISU Filter" and a manufacturing date code number are on the top of the filter. The following date codes are included in this recall: 136/11 through 365/11 and 001/12 through 216/12. The tune-up kits say "Kawasaki Engine Tune-Up Kit" on the box. A part number is located on the top of the box. Recalled tune-up kits include one of the following part numbers: 99969-6189, 99969-6190, 99969-6191, 99969-6196 and 99969-6220. Kawasaki Motors is recalling lawn mowers and utility vehicles that use this filter, also.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Kawasaki has received 110 reports of fuel leaks in lawn mowers, including two reports of leaks from replacement filters. No injuries reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using products with the recalled fuel filters and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kawasaki Motors
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles, Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 13-041
- Units
- About 55,000 filters and about 1,200 tune-up kits
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Kawasaki dealers nationwide between August 2011 and August 2012. Filters cost about $5; tune-up kits cost between $40 and $70.
Fuel Filters and Tune-Up Kits with Fuel Filters
CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Recall contact information
Kawasaki Motors; toll-free at (866) 836-4463, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m .ET Monday through Friday, www.kawpower.com or e-mail ffrecall@kmc-usa.com
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