CPSC recall 15-222, announced August 25, 2015, covers Scag Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn mowers (about 4,400 units). The gas tank can leak, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled lawn mowers and contact Scag Power Equipment or an authorized dealer for a free repair. Recall contact: call 844-491-4859, or go to www.scag.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.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: SZL48-22KT, SZL52-24KT.
Which products are included?
This recall involves two Scag Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn mowers; model SZL48-22KT with serial numbers K7100001 through K7102353 and model SZL52-24KT with serial numbers K7200001 through K7202020. The model and serial numbers are printed on a vertical plate under the mower's seat. "Scag" in red letters, "Liberty Z" in white letters and a blue "Z" is printed on a plate below the front of the seat. The mowers have an orange base with two orange and black steering handles. The mowers also have two large black with orange rim wheels in the back of the mower and two smaller black with orange rim wheels in the front of the mower.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The gas tank can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Scag Power Equipment has received five reports of gas tank leaks on the mowers. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled lawn mowers and contact Scag Power Equipment or an authorized dealer for a free repair. Scag Power Equipment authorized dealers have contacted all known owners.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Scag Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn
- Manufacturer
- Scag Power Equipment, a division of Metalcraft of Maryville, of Maryville, Wisc.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 15-222
- Units
- About 4,400
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Scag Power Equipment authorized dealers nationwide from October 2014 through May 2015 for about $4,500.
Scag Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn mowers
CPSC product type: Riding Lawn Mowers
Recall contact information
Scag Power Equipment toll-free at 844-491-4859 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.scag.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
