Kubota Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 19-730 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 20, 2019
- Brand
- Kubota
- Category
- Tools, lawn and garden
- Products
- Kubota Zero Turn Mowers
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 3,850
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- March 20, 2019
What was recalled
This recall involves model years 2018 and 2019 Kubota ZD100 series gasoline-powered zero turn mowers. The model is printed on the side of the mowers. The data plate is located on the lower frame of the unit and contains the serial number and model number. Recalled units are orange and black. Model: Serial Number Range: Z122EBR-48 BEGIN END 21408 22007 Z121SKH-48 BEGIN END 31302 32882 Z125EBR-54 BEGIN END 16242 16547 Z125SKH-54 BEGIN END 29458 31138
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Kubota Zero Turn Mowers · About 3,850 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from July 2018 to January 2019 for between about $5,000 and $6,000.; Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, of Gainesville, Ga..
Consumer contact
Kubota Tractor Corp. at 800-752-0290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.kubotausa.com and click on More, then Safety, then Safety Notices 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 Zero Turn Mowers (About 3,850 units). This recall involves model years 2018 and 2019 Kubota ZD100 series gasoline-powered zero turn mowers.
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 Zero Turn Mowers and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Kubota is contacting all known purchasers directly.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 20, 2019. 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.