Excel Industries Recalls Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

The Hustler and BigDog brand riding or walk-behind lawn mowers were sold in the following colors: Hustler models in yellow; BigDog models in red. They have large mowing decks ranging from 36 to 72 inches. Model name and serial numbers can be found on a tag located on the left side of the frame in the front of the mower's fender. The following model names, serial numbers and types of lawn mower are included in this recall: BrandModel NameTypeSerial Numbers Hustler 1500 Riding Greens Riding 10062845 through 11081604 FasTrak Zero Turn riding 10121082 through 11120946 FasTrak Super Duty Zero Turn riding 10091717 through 12054999 Sport Zero Turn riding 10120377 through 12054999 Super Z Zero Turn riding 10109017 through 12054999 TrimStar Walk-behind 11033546 through 12054999 X-ONE Zero Turn riding 10090765 through 12022041 BigDog A Series Zero Turn riding 11100596 through 12054999 C Series Zero Turn riding 11031908 through 12054999 R Diablo Zero Turn riding 12020696 through 12054999 R PowerBar Zero Turn riding 12020892 through 12054999 R Series Zero Turn riding 11021137 through 12054999 T Series Walk-behind 11050815 through 12054999 X Series Zero Turn riding 11039001 through 12054999 X Diablo Zero Turn riding 11090151 through 12054999

Is my product affected?

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• Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers · About 18,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Hustler and BigDog dealers nationwide from September 2010 to May 2012 for between $2,900 and $21,000.; Excel Industries Inc., of Hesston, Kan..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm is aware of 152 incidents of vent valve fittings failing. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Consumer contact

Excel Industries; (800) 748-8223, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday to Friday, or websites www.hustlerturf.com and www.bigdogmowers.com and click on Product Recall Information for more information.

Recall history and context

Excel appears in 5 CPSC recalls on record. See all Excel recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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