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Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Used in Lawn and Garden Equipment Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Recall 24-705 · October 26, 2023 · Kawasaki Motors

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled engines used in lawn and garden equipment and contact Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA for a free repair.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
24-705 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 26, 2023
Brand
Kawasaki Motors
Category
Tools, lawn and garden
Products
Kawasaki Lawn Mower Engines used in Ariens, Gravely, Husqvarna, John Deere and RedMax brand lawn mowers
Hazard
Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 954
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
October 26, 2023

What was recalled

This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ariens brand name with mower models IKON, IKON Onyx, and Apex, and under the Gravely brand name with mower models ZT X, ZT XL, ZT HD, and ZT HD Stealth, and under the Husqvarna brand name with mower models TS142TXD, TS242TXD, TS242XD, Z248F, and Z254F, and under the John Deere brand name with mower models Z330M and Z330R, and under the RedMax brand name with mower model RZT48. The recalled engines are model year 2023 FR730V, FR691V, and FR651V. The recalled engine model and serial numbers are located on the engine fan housing. The following model and serial number ranges are included in this recall. Engine Model Number Specification Number FR651V GS28 FR691V GS19 ES29 FR730V FS15 Engine Serial Number Range A full list of serial numbers included in this recall are on the firm's website at www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall.html recall notice RP230415.

Is my product affected?

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  • Kawasaki Lawn Mower Engines used in Ariens, Gravely, Husqvarna, John Deere and RedMax brand lawn mowers · About 954 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Kawasaki, Ariens, Gravely, Husqvarna, John Deere, and RedMax dealers, Home Depot, Lowe's, and Tractor Supply stores nationwide from July 2023 through August 2023 for between $3,500 and $8,000 for the lawn and garden equipment sold with the recalled engines.; Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Missouri.

Consumer contact

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA toll-free at 866-836-4463 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall.html or www.kawasakienginesusa.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top 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?

Kawasaki Lawn Mower Engines used in Ariens, Gravely, Husqvarna, John Deere and RedMax brand lawn mowers (About 954 units). This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ariens brand name with mower models IKON, IKON Onyx, and Apex, and under the Gravely brand name with mower models ZT X, ZT XL, ZT HD, and ZT HD Stealth, and under the Husqvarna brand name with mower models TS142TXD, TS242TXD, TS242XD, Z248F, and Z254F, and under the John Deere brand name with mower models Z330M and Z330R, and under the RedMax brand name with mower model RZT48.

Why was it recalled?

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

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled engines used in lawn and garden equipment and contact Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA for a free repair.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 26, 2023. 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.