Recall #13-733 · Published April 29, 2013

Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mowers

MTD Products Recalls Cub Cadet Commercial Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire (Recall Alert)

CPSC published a recall notice for Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mowers from MTD Products Inc on April 29, 2013. CPSC identifies this hazard: Fuel can leak from the vent valve grommet on top of the fuel tank during operation, posing a risk of fire. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Cub Cadet service dealer for a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting its customers directly.

Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mower M54 KH
Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mower M54 KH
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Affected model numbers

M54-KHM60-KHM60-KWM72-KWS6031-KWS7237-KW
Additional identifying details

A label located on the frame under the foot rest lists the model number and the month and year date of manufacture (DOM).

Why it was recalled

Fuel can leak from the vent valve grommet on top of the fuel tank during operation, posing a risk of fire.

Incidents and injuries

Cub Cadet has received 106 reports of fuel leaking or seeping from the top of the tank, including one report of a fire. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Cub Cadet service dealer for a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting its customers directly.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio
Recall number
13-733
Units
About 2,100
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Independent Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from January 2011 through January 2013 for between $7,700 and $18,700.

Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mowers

CPSC product type: Riding Lawn Mowers

Recall contact information

Cub Cadet; toll-free at (888) 848-6038, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.cubcadet.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.

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