CPSC recall 25-121, announced February 6, 2025, covers Bobcat & Steiner AirFX Finish Mower Deck attachments (about 552 units). The recalled mower decks cannot be secured in the upright or tilted position by the locking pins during maintenance or service, posing a crush hazard. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should immediately inspect and determine whether locking pins can be inserted while the deck is in the upright or tilted position during maintenance or service. Recall contact: call 800-743-4340, or go to www.bobcat.com/na/en/parts-service/service/recalls.
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Model Number Description 7526575 72" AirFX 7526579 61" AirFX 7449223 61" AirFx Finish Mower 7447341 72" AirFx Finish Mower
Which products are included?
This recall involves Bobcat & Steiner AirFX Finish Mower Deck attachments. The mower decks are all black and labeled with "AirFX" and either "72" or "61" depending on the mower deck model. The following model numbers, located on the rear of the attachment on the right-side frame rail, are included in this recall. Model Number Description 7526575 72" AirFX 7526579 61" AirFX 7449223 61" AirFx Finish Mower 7447341 72" AirFx Finish Mower
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled mower decks cannot be secured in the upright or tilted position by the locking pins during maintenance or service, posing a crush hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm is aware of five incidents where the locking pins were unable to be installed to secure the deck in the upright or tilted position. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately inspect and determine whether locking pins can be inserted while the deck is in the upright or tilted position during maintenance or service. Contact Doosan Bobcat North America or a Bobcat dealer to obtain a free repair, which will be available in the near future. Until then, if the locking pins cannot be inserted, obtain two straps, each rated for 1,500 lbs., and wrap a strap around each front tractor axle, securing each strap to the mower deck when performing service or maintenance. Consumers should contact Doosan if they are unable to obtain straps, and straps will be provided at no cost to the consumer. Doosan Bobcat North America is contacting all known purchasers.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Bobcat & Steiner AirFX Finish
- Manufacturer
- Doosan Bobcat North America, of West Fargo, North Dakota
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 25-121
- Units
- About 552 (In addition, about 27 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Bobcat and Steiner dealers nationwide from April 2023 through September 2024 for between $5,200 and $5,500.
Recall contact information
Doosan Bobcat North America at 800-743-4340 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or online at www.bobcat.com/na/en/parts-service/service/recalls or www.bobcat.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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