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Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

Recall 20-705 · October 30, 2019 · Kawasaki Motors

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using mowers with the recalled engines and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
20-705 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 30, 2019
Brand
Kawasaki Motors
Category
Tools, lawn and garden
Products
Lawn Mower Engines
Hazard
Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 1,100
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
October 30, 2019

What was recalled

This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ferris brand name with mower model numbers IS® 700Z ZTR and ISX™ 800Z ZTR. The recalled engines are model year 2018 and 2019 Kawasaki FT730V-EFI series, including models FT730V-AS41 with serial number range FT730VA00107-FT730VA00593 and FT730V-BS41 with serial number range FT730VA02330-FT730VA05073. "Kawasaki FT730V EFI" is printed on the engine air filter cover. The engine model and serial number are located on the engine fan housing.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Lawn Mower Engines · About 1,100 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Kawasaki FT730V-EFI General Purpose Engine
Recalled Kawasaki FT730V-EFI General Purpose Engine
Engine Model and Serial Number Identification Label
Engine Model and Serial Number Identification Label

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Kawasaki dealers and lawn and garden stores nationwide from November 2017 through September 2019 for about $8,000 for mowers with the engines.; Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Mo..

Consumer contact

Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. toll-free at 866-836-4463 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kawasakienginesusa.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the homepage for more information.

Recall history and context

Kawasaki Motors appears in 25 CPSC recalls on record. See all Kawasaki Motors 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?

Lawn Mower Engines (About 1,100 units). This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ferris brand name with mower model numbers IS® 700Z ZTR and ISX™ 800Z ZTR.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using mowers with the recalled engines and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki 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 October 30, 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.