December 6, 2004
Scag Power Equipment is recalling about 16,000 Tiger Cub Lawn Tractors. Fuel can leak out of the carburetor, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.
Scag is aware of 20 incidents, all of which involved fires and damage to tractors. Two consumers received minor burn injuries to their hands as a result of trying to put out the fires.
The recalled zero-turn-radius riding lawn tractors are Cats Eye Gold with black trim, and have a vinyl seat. The body of the tractor has Scag Tiger Cub written in red on the side and front of the tractor. The following model and serial numbers can be found under the seat, next to the hydraulic pump on the right hand side.
| Model Numbers | Serial Numbers |
|---|---|
| STC40-17KA | 4910001-4910004; 5810001-5810310; 6570001-6570250 |
| STC48-19KA | 5870001-5870071 |
| STC48A-19KA | 5880001-5880511; 6580001-6580550; 7630001-7630875; 8400001-8404750 |
| STC48-21KA | 5820001-5820050 |
| STC48A-21KA | 4920001-4920002; 5890001-5890561; 6600001-6601150; 7650001-7650975; 8420001-8420342 |
| STC52A-21KA | 5900001-5900117; 6610001-6610150 |
| STC52A-23KA | 5910001-5910571; 6620001-6620900; 7670001-7671298; 8430001-8430600 |
| STC61A-25KA | 8440001-8441794 |
Authorized Scag Power equipment dealers nationwide sold the tractors from November 1999 through July 2003 for between $5,000 and $8,000.
Consumers should stop using these tractors immediately and contact a Scag Equipment dealer for a free repair. The company is directly notifying those consumers who completed and returned warranty cards.
Consumer Contact: For information on locating a dealer near you, contact Scag Equipment Customer Service toll-free at (866) 821-9208 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
