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Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall 13-734 · May 21, 2013 · Kubota

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Kubota for a free repair. Kubota is contacting its customers directly.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
13-734 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 21, 2013
Brand
Kubota
Category
Tools, lawn and garden
Products
Kubota ZG100 Series Zero Turn riding mowers
Hazard
Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 8,600
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

This recall involves orange-colored Kubota ZG100 Series Zero Turn riding mowers with the following model and serial numbers: Model ZG124E with serial numbers between 10002 and 12179, Model ZG123S with serial numbers between 10002 and 12505, Model ZG127E with serial numbers between 10002 and 11574 and Model ZG127S with serial numbers between 10003 and 12959. Kubota is printed on the front of the mower and on the side. The model and serial numbers are printed on the data plate on the left part of the frame near the operator's foot area.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Kubota ZG100 Series Zero Turn riding mowers · About 8,600 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from December 2012 through April 2013 for between $5,000 and $6,300.; Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp., of Gainesville, Ga..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 56 reports of mowers' fuel tanks leaking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Consumer contact

Kubota; at (800) 752-0290; from 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.kubota.com and click on Safety for more information.

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 ZG100 Series Zero Turn riding mowers (About 8,600 units). This recall involves orange-colored Kubota ZG100 Series Zero Turn riding mowers with the following model and serial numbers: Model ZG124E with serial numbers between 10002 and 12179, Model ZG123S with serial numbers between 10002 and 12505, Model ZG127E with serial numbers between 10002 and 11574 and Model ZG127S with serial numbers between 10003 and 12959.

Why was it recalled?

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

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Kubota for a free repair. Kubota 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.