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Why it was recalled
The fuel tank vent valve fitting can fail to seal and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm is aware of 152 incidents of vent valve fittings failing. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact a Hustler or BigDog dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Excel is contacting its customers directly.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Excel Industries Inc., of Hesston, Kan.
- Recall number
- 13-704
- Units
- About 18,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Hustler and BigDog dealers nationwide from September 2010 to May 2012 for between $2,900 and $21,000.
Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers
CPSC product type: Riding Lawn Mowers
Recall contact information
Excel Industries; (800) 748-8223, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday to Friday, or websites www.hustlerturf.com and www.bigdogmowers.com and click on Product Recall Information for more information.
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