CPSC recall 13-733, announced April 29, 2013, covers MTD Products Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mowers (about 2,100 units). Fuel can leak from the vent valve grommet on top of the fuel tank during operation, posing a risk of fire. The notice cites 106 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Cub Cadet service dealer for a free repair. Recall contact: call (888) 848-6038, or go to www.cubcadet.com.
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.
A label located on the frame under the foot rest lists the model number and the month and year date of manufacture (DOM).
Which products are included?
This recall involves eight 2011 model Cub Cadet commercial zero turn lawn mowers. Models included in the recall are: M54-KH, M60-KH, M60-KW, M72-KW, S6031-KW, S7237-KW, TANK L48 and TANK L60. Mowers included in the recall were manufactured between January 2011 and December 2011. A label located on the frame under the foot rest lists the model number and the month and year date of manufacture (DOM).
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- MTD Products
- Manufacturer
- MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- 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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