Recall #15-222 · Published August 25, 2015

Scag Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn mowers

Scag Power Equipment Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Scag Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn mowers from Scag Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn on August 25, 2015. CPSC identifies this hazard: The gas tank can leak, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: 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.

Scag Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn mower
Scag Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn mower
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Affected model numbers

SZL48-22KTSZL52-24KT
Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: SZL48-22KT, SZL52-24KT.

Why 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.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Scag Power Equipment, a division of Metalcraft of Maryville, of Maryville, Wisc.
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.

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