Recall #26-722 · Published August 27, 2026

Excel Industries Accessory LED Light Kits used with certain ride-on mowers

Excel Industries Recalls Accessory LED Light Kits Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Accessory LED Light Kits used with certain ride-on mowers from Excel Industries on August 27, 2026. CPSC identifies this hazard: The light bars can overheat or produce flames, posing a risk of serious injury from a fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the accessory LED Light Kits immediately and contact their point-of-sale dealers to receive a refund upon return of the light kit. Light kits installed on mowers can be removed either at the local dealer or at the consumer’s residence.

Recalled Excel Industries LED Light Kit
Recalled Excel Industries LED Light Kit
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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.

The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Which products are included?

This recall involves an accessory LED Light Kit containing two LED Light Bars and kit components. These accessory products are used on Hustler or BigDog ride-on mowers as an accessory light at the front of the mower. A black or yellow steel mounting bracket attaches to the mower footrest at the front of the mower and holds two LED Light Bars as headlights. The LED Light Bars are clear plastic with a white and a black wire and an orange plug at the end. They measure 6 inches wide and ¾ of an inch tall.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The light bars can overheat or produce flames, posing a risk of serious injury from a fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using the accessory LED Light Kits immediately and contact their point-of-sale dealers to receive a refund upon return of the light kit. Light kits installed on mowers can be removed either at the local dealer or at the consumer’s residence.

Remedy type: Refund

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Excel Industries LLC, of Hesston, Kansas
Product type
Lawn mowers
Recall number
26-722
Units
About 1,800
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Sold At: Hustler and BigDog dealerships nationwide or online at www.hustlerturf.com/law-mower-accessories or www.bigdogmower.com/accessories from April 2020 through July 2026 for between $180 and $330.

Accessory LED Light Kits used with certain ride-on mowers

CPSC product type: Lights & Accessories

Recall contact information

Excel Industries toll-free at 888-848-6038 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday ET or email at safetyadvisory@sbdinc.com or online at www.hustlerturf.com/product-recall or www.bigdogmowerco.com/product-recall or www.hustlerturf.com and click on “Service & Parts” and then “Product Recalls” in the drop-down menu for more information.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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