CPSC recall 20-705, announced October 30, 2019, covers Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Lawn Mower Engines (about 1,100 units). The high pressure fuel line can get damaged causing a fuel leak, posing burn and fire hazards. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using mowers with the recalled engines and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call 866-836-4463, or go to www.kawasakienginesusa.com.
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Affected model numbers
The recalled engines are model year 2018 and 2019 Kawasaki FT730V-EFI series, including models FT730V-AS41 with serial number range FT730VA00107-FT730VA00593 and FT730V-BS41 with serial number range FT730VA02330-FT730VA05073.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ferris brand name with mower model numbers IS® 700Z ZTR and ISX™ 800Z ZTR. The recalled engines are model year 2018 and 2019 Kawasaki FT730V-EFI series, including models FT730V-AS41 with serial number range FT730VA00107-FT730VA00593 and FT730V-BS41 with serial number range FT730VA02330-FT730VA05073. "Kawasaki FT730V EFI" is printed on the engine air filter cover. The engine model and serial number are located on the engine fan housing.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The high pressure fuel line can get damaged causing a fuel leak, posing burn and fire hazards.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using mowers with the recalled engines and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Mo.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 20-705
- Units
- About 1,100
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Kawasaki dealers and lawn and garden stores nationwide from November 2017 through September 2019 for about $8,000 for mowers with the engines.
Recall contact information
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. toll-free at 866-836-4463 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kawasakienginesusa.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the homepage for more information.
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