Zero turn lawn mowers recall 19-748

Zero turn lawn mowers

Excel Industries Recalls Zero-Turn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC published a recall notice for Zero turn lawn mowers from Zero turn lawn on May 30, 2019. CPSC identifies this hazard: A wire tie underneath the seat could damage the fuel line, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact a BigDog or Hustler authorized dealer to schedule a free repair. Excel is contacting all known purchasers directly.

What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

Affected model numbers

937649EX937656EX937664EX938704CE938704EX938712CE938712EX938720EX938738CE938779CE938779EX938787CE938787EX938795CE938795EX938845CE

Additional identifying details

Model Name Model Number BigDog Stout 937615, 937623, 937631, 937649EX, 937656EX, 937664EX BigDog Stout MP 937680, 937698, 937706 Hustler FasTrak 938704, 938712, 938720, 938738, 938746, 938753, 938761, 938704CE, 938704EX, 938712CE, 938712EX, 938720EX, 938738CE Hustler FasTrak SDX 938779, 938787, 938795, 938779CE, 938779EX, 938787CE, 938787EX, 938795CE, 938795EX, 938845CE

Why it was recalled

A wire tie underneath the seat could damage the fuel line, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact a BigDog or Hustler authorized dealer to schedule a free repair. Excel is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand: Zero turn lawn
Manufacturer: Excel Industries Inc., of Hesston, Kans.
Recall number: 19-748
Units: About 5,400
Manufactured in: United States
Sold at / sales period: Authorized BigDog or Hustler dealers nationwide from June 2018 through March 2019 for between $6,800 and $9,400.