Exmark Recalls Pioneer S-Series Mowers

Exmark is recalling about 750 Pioneer S-Series riding mowers. Welds on the motion control linkage can fail and cause the driver to lose control of the machine, resulting in a crash hazard.

Exmark has had no reports of incidents or injuries.

2011 Exmark Pioneer S-Series zero radius turn riding mowers with red, welded, tubular steel frames and mowing decks in three sizes - 44, 48 and 52 inches. Operators use two levers to control the mowers. The name Exmark is on the front of the seat mount and the name Pioneer is on the front of the floor pan. Mowers with the following model and serial number ranges are affected by this recall:

The model name and serial numbers are located on the seat mount near where the driver's right foot rests on the floorpan.

Exmark dealers sold the mowers nationwide from February 11, 2011 to March 10, 2011 for $6,881 to $7,658. They were made in the United States.

Consumers should contact their Exmark dealer to have the improperly welded parts replaced.

For additional information, contact Exmark at 800-667-5296, between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at: www.exmark.com