Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 09-727 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 17, 2009
- Brand
- Kubota
- Category
- Tools, lawn and garden
- Products
- Kubota Zero Turn Riding Mowers
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- About 9,500
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
The recalled riding mowers are propelled by gasoline V-twin engines and have 48-inch, 54-inch or 60-inch wide mower decks. The mowers come with adjustable roll bars and have 22 or 27 horsepower engines and are bright orange with KUBOTA decals on both sides behind the driver's seat. This recall includes the following model numbers: ZG222(serial numbers 10002 through 13673), ZG227 (serial numbers 10002 through 12957), ZG327 (serial numbers 10004 through 13318) which can be identified by the model designation and serial number on the data plate located on the right side frame, either before the mower deck or immediately after the mower deck.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Kubota Zero Turn Riding Mowers · About 9,500 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from February 2008 through December 2008 for between about $7,600 and $10,000.; Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp., of Gainesville, Ga..
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Kubota Tractor at (800) 752-0290 anytime Monday through Friday.
Recall history and context
Kubota appears in 13 CPSC recalls on record. See all Kubota recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Kubota Zero Turn Riding Mowers (About 9,500 units). The recalled riding mowers are propelled by gasoline V-twin engines and have 48-inch, 54-inch or 60-inch wide mower decks.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Owners of these machines should immediately stop using them until they have been inspected by an authorized dealer and a free replacement carburetor has been installed.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.