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MTD Products Recalls Cub Cadet Commercial Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire (Recall Alert)

Recall 13-733 · April 29, 2013 · MTD Products

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Cub Cadet service dealer for a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting its customers directly.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
13-733 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 29, 2013
Brand
MTD Products
Category
Tools, lawn and garden
Products
Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mowers
Hazard
Risk of Fire (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 2,100
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

This recall involves eight 2011 model Cub Cadet commercial zero turn lawn mowers. Models included in the recall are: M54-KH, M60-KH, M60-KW, M72-KW, S6031-KW, S7237-KW, TANK L48 and TANK L60. Mowers included in the recall were manufactured between January 2011 and December 2011. A label located on the frame under the foot rest lists the model number and the month and year date of manufacture (DOM).

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mowers · About 2,100 units

Photos from the recall notice

Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mower M54 KH
Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mower M54 KH
Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mower M60 KH
Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mower M60 KH
Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mower M60 KW
Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mower M60 KW
Cub Cadet Mower M72-KW
Cub Cadet Mower M72-KW

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Independent Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from January 2011 through January 2013 for between $7,700 and $18,700.; MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio.

Injuries or incidents reported

Cub Cadet has received 106 reports of fuel leaking or seeping from the top of the tank, including one report of a fire. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Cub Cadet; toll-free at (888) 848-6038, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.cubcadet.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.

Recall history and context

MTD Products appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all MTD Products 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?

Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mowers (About 2,100 units). This recall involves eight 2011 model Cub Cadet commercial zero turn lawn mowers.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Fire (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Cub Cadet service dealer for a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting its customers directly.

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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.