Lawn Mower and Tractor News, Recalls
Briggs & Stratton recalls riding mowers
The mowers can unintentionally mow when being driven in reverse
03/26/2018 | ConsumerAffairs
By James Limbach
A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years ... Read Full Bio→

Briggs & Stratton of Wauwatosa, Wis., is recalling about 18,300 Snapper, Simplicity and Massey Ferguson riding mowers sold in the U.S. and Canada.
The reverse-mow option switch can malfunction and allow the riding lawn mowers to unintentionally mow when being driven in reverse, posing a risk of injury to bystanders.
No incidents or injuries are reported.
This recall involves Snapper, Simplicity and Massey Ferguson brand riding lawn mowers.
The mowers were sold in red/black ...
Husqvarna recalls residential zero turn riding mowers
The fuel line can wear and leak, posing a fire hazard
02/12/2018 | ConsumerAffairs
By James Limbach
A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years ... Read Full Bio→

Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. of Charlotte, N.C., is recalling about 7,100 residential zero turn riding mowers.
An incorrect routing of the fuel line can cause it to wear and leak, posing a fire hazard.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Husqvarna and Poulan Pro brand residential zero turn riding mowers with a Briggs & Stratton twin cylinder engine sold in orange/black and yellow/black.
On the Husqvarna models, “Husqvarna” is printe...
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Six Months Without Gas: We Test the Black & Decker Cordless Mower
Six Months With No Gas
ConsumerAffairsBy Unknown Author
Tired of the noise and exhaust fumes of small gas-powered lawnmowers, we decided to field test one of the new cordless electric mowers. We checked Home Depot and other likely suspects but found none in stock. Oddly, Amazon.com had them. It even had reviews by happy users, as though it was a novel about lawn mowing. Equally oddly, Amazon quoted a delivery price of about $5. Do they think this thing's a book?
It took a week or two but the big orange battery on wheel...
Murray Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled
04/05/2002 | ConsumerAffairsBy Unknown Author
WASHINGTON, March 5, 2002 -- Murray Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 89,500 rear-engine riding lawn mowers and about 6,200 mid-engine riding mowers. The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a burn or fire hazard to consumers.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, (CPSC).
Murray has received 950 reports of fuel tanks leaking. These leaks resulted in six reports of fires including one report of minor burns.
Rear-Engine Riding Mowers
The recalled riding lawn mowers have 30" cutting decks. The mowers were sold under Murray, Murray Select, Craftsman and Wizard brand names. The brand name is printed on the front or side of the mowers. Model numbers can be found under the seat or on a nameplate on the rear of the mower. Models included in this recall include:
30560 | 30560x5 | 30560x60 | 30560x99 |
30565 | 30575x7 | 30575x8 | 30575x31 |
30577x7 | 30577x8 | 30577x31 | 502.251250 |
502.256210 | 502.256220 | 502.270210 | 502.270211 |
536.270212 | MOM6115A59 | MOM6115A89 |
Department and hardware stores, including Sears, Western Auto and Home Depot, sold the riding mowers nationwide from January 1995 through January 2002 for between $700 and $1,200.
Mid-Engine Riding Mowers
The recalled mid-engine riding mowers have 30" cutting decks and the brand names "Murray" and "Yard King" printed on the front. A nameplate under the seat of the mower displays the model number. Models involved in this recall are 309005X10, 309304X8 and 309306X89.
Department and hardware stores including Home Depot and Western Auto, sold the mid-engine mowers nationwide from February 2001 through January 2002 for between $800 and $950.
Consumers should stop using these riding mowers immediately and contact their nearest Murray Service Dealer for a free replacement fuel tank. For more information, consumers should contact Murray toll-free at (800) 246-5896 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.murray.com. Consumers with Craftsman rear-engine mowers should contact Sears toll-free at (800) 659-7026 anytime.

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2002 -- Murray Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 89,500 rear-engine riding lawn mowers and about 6,200 mid-engine riding mowers. The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a burn or fire hazard to consumers.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, (CPSC).
Murray has received 950 reports of fuel tanks leaking. These leaks resulted in six reports of fires including one report of minor burns....
Are you ready for an electric lawn mower?
These new models cost a lot less to operate and work better to boot
03/20/2013 | ConsumerAffairs
By Mark Huffman
Mark Huffman has been a consumer news reporter for ConsumerAffairs ... Read Full Bio→
Automakers have begun turning out battery-powered vehicles for eco-friendly drivers, as well as those who hate spending money on gasoline. But it turns out lawn mower manufacturers are slightly ahead of them.
Electric lawnmowers are nothing new, but previous models all got their power through long extension cords that plugged into a wall outlet. Unless you had a postage-sized lawn, or a number of very long extension cords, they weren't very practical.
But the new generation of electric mowers are battery powered and untethered. Once their battery is fully charged, they can handle a good-sized lawn with plenty of power.
More volts usually better
Today's cordless electric mowers use NiCad or lead-acid batteries and can generate 18-36 volts of power. The larger the number of volts, the more mowing you can do between recharges. Most manufacturers say you should be able to mow a one-quarter- to one-third-acre lawn on a single charge.
Not only do the new batteries run longer, many can be recharged hundreds of times before they have to be replaced.
Consumers might be put off, since battery-powered vehicles are much more expensive than their gasoline-powered counterparts. However, battery-powered mowers are comparable in price to good gasoline mowers. Most major manufacturers now offer one or more battery models.
The Black & Decker 18-inch, 36-volt mower lists for $349.97 at Home Depot. The 14-inch, 24-volt Neutron C5, from DR Power, currently lists for $299.99 on the company's website.
Three features
When shopping for an electric mower, there are at least three features that you should keep in mind. The first is the battery. A larger, more powerful battery will be more expensive, but should allow you to cut more grass between charges.
You'll also need to decide whether you will buy a mower that you have to push or one that is self-propelled. You have the same choice when buying a gas-powered mower but with an electric, choosing a self-propelled model may require more frequent charging.
Just as with gas-powered mowers, you can select an electric model that will mulch the clippings. You can also buy a model that collects the clippings in a bag.
Is an electric mower right for you? It depends on the size of your lawn and to some extent, your values. In the past electric mowers were favored by consumers who wanted to create less pollution. With fuel prices as high as they are, many people buying them today are simply trying to save money.
According to a Yale University study, U.S. consumers use more than 600 million gallons of gasoline to mow and trim lawns every year. In the process, they spill about 17 million gallons. Is electric mowing cheaper?
A dime to recharge
According to DR Power, a manufacturer of both gasoline and electric-powered mowers, the cost of mowing is significantly reduced for homeowners who switch to electric mowing. The company says its Neuton Battery Electric Mowers cost just 10 cents to recharge, and a single charge is sufficient for mowing lawns up to one-third of an acre.
“Battery mowers are ideal for smaller lawns, where expected run times are lower and the grass is mowed more frequently,” said Joe Perrotto, President of Neuton Power Equipment. “Where battery mowers have a hard time is on acre-plus lawns or on off-lawn conditions which require a longer mowing time or more power to get the job done. For those jobs, it’s hard to beat gas power. Even with battery technology advancement, I doubt that battery mowers will overtake gas mower sales in my lifetime, but for the sake of our environment, I hope that they do.”
Electric mowers are also easier to maintain. The drop-in/lift-out battery design on most models makes "refueling" easier and push-button starting takes the strain off your arms and back.
Perhaps because of that, industry reports show sales of electric lawn care equipment are on the rise and project they will continue to account for a growing share of the country's lawn-care equipment sales.
While maintenance is easier with an electric mower, there is still maintenance. After each use the battery should be fully charged. When mowing, you shouldn't completely drain the battery before recharging, since that can significantly reduce storage capacity.
Electric mowers might not be right for every lawn. Perrotto says anything that puts more strain on the blade will cause the battery to drain faster. Long grass or certain types of tough grass can cause this to happen.
"Fortunately with removable batteries, the mower owner can quickly switch out to a fresh battery to continue mowing,” he said.

Automakers have begun turning out battery-powered vehicles for eco-friendly drivers, as well as those who hate spending money on gasoline. But it turns out lawn mower manufacturers are slightly ahead of them.
Electric lawnmowers are nothing new, but previous models all got their power through long extension cords that plugged into a wall outlet. Unless you had a postage-sized lawn, or a number of very long extension cords, they weren't very practical.
But the new generati...
Honda Recalls Walk-Behind Lawn Mower
10/15/2003 | ConsumerAffairsBy Unknown Author
October 15, 2003
Honda is recalling about 30,000 Harmony Walk-Behind Lawnmowers because of a problem with the crankshaft.
If the lawnmower strikes an object with sufficient force, the crankshaft can bend. Vibration created by a bent crankshaft can eventually result in a fatigue failure of the Roto-stop blade brake control assembly. This can allow the cutting blade to continue rotating after the blade control lever is released, posing a risk of injury.
American Honda has received six reports of broken stop plates. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
The recalled models are Honda Harmony 21-inch, walk-behind mowers with model numbers HRB216TXA or HRB216HXA. The model numbers are located on a metal plate behind the engine, just in front of the rear discharge opening. These black and red mowers have "Honda Harmony" printed in white on the front.
The mowers were sold at power equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from November 2000 through June 2003 for between $700 and $760.
Honda Lawn and Garden dealers will repair these mowers by replacing the Roto-stopTM mechanism.
To locate a servicing Honda Lawn and Garden dealer, consumers should call American Honda at (800) 426-7701 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or go to the Web site at www.hondapowerequipment.com.

October 15, 2003 Honda is recalling about 30,000 Harmony Walk-Behind Lawnmowers because of a problem with the crankshaft.
If the lawnmower strikes an object with sufficient force, the crankshaft can bend. Vibration created by a bent crankshaft can eventually result in a fatigue failure of the Roto-stop blade brake control assembly. This can allow the cutting blade to continue rotating after the blade control lever is released, posing a risk of injury.
American Honda...
Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro, Poulan, Weed Eater, Southern States, Murray Lawn Tractors
07/11/2006 | ConsumerAffairsBy Unknown Author
July 11, 2006Husqvarna is recalling about 174,000 lawn tractors because of a fire hazard. The tractors were sold under the Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro, Poulan, Weed Eater, Southern States and Murray brand names.
The fuel line on these lawn tractors can separate from the fuel tank outlet. If this occurs, fuel will spill out, posing a fire hazard.
Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. received 886 reports of fuel lines that separated from the fuel tank outlet and 16 reports of fires related to this issue. There are three reports of minor personal injury.
Recalled tractors' product, model and serial numbers are listed in the chart below. To determine if a tractor is included in the recall, check the lawn tractors' product, model and serial numbers, located on a label under the seat of the tractor.
The tractors were sold at home centers, retailers, hardware stores and dealers nationwide from September 2005 through June 2006 for between $820 and $1,500.
Consumers with recalled tractors should immediately stop using the tractor and contact the applicable firm listed below to schedule a free repair.
Brand | Product Number | Model Number | Serial Number Range | Service Center |
---|---|---|---|---|
Craftsman® | NA | 917.27662 917.27663 917.27618 917.27664 | 120905-X00XXXX through 061606-X00XXXX | (800) 659-5917 Monday through Saturday between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET. www.sears.com |
NA | 917.27535 917.27639 917.27640 917.27641 917.27678 | 090905-X00XXXX through 062206-X00XXXX | ||
Husqvarna® | 960430003 00 | YT1942T | 120905-X00XXXX through 061606-X00XXXX | (866) 721-6091 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET www.husqvarna.com |
960130019 00 | LT16542 | 090905-X00XXXX through 062206- X00X`XXX | ||
Poulan® | 960420026 00 | C20H42YT | 120905-X00XXXX through 061606-X00XXXX | (866) 284-8872 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET www.poulan.com |
960120043 00 960120044 00 960120044 01 960120044 02 960120045 00 960120045 01 960120053 00 960170004 00 | PO12538LT PB1638LT PB1638LT PB1638LT PB1842LT PB1842LT PB185H42LT PB18H42LT | 090905-X00XXXX through 062206-X00XXXX | ||
Poulan Pro® | 960420020 00 960420008 00 960420009 00 960420016 00 | PB19H42YT PB20H42YT PK20H42YT XT19H42YT | 120905-X00XXXX through 061606-X00XXXX | (866) 284-8872 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET www.poulan.com |
960160013 00 960160013 01 960120060 00 | HD17542 HD17542 XT185H42LT | 090905-X00XXXX through 062206-X00XXXX | ||
Southern States | 960420011 00 | SO20H42YT | 120905-X00XXXX through 061606-X00XXXX | (866) 284-8872 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET |
960120054 00 960120055 00 960120057 01 | SO1638LT SO17542LT SO19H42LT | 090905-X00XXXX through 062206-X00XXXX | ||
Weed Eater® | 960160014 00 960160014 02 | HD13538 | 090905-X00XXXX through 062206-X00XXXX | (866) 284-8872 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET www.weedeater.com |
Consumer Contact: For more information, call Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. toll-free at (866) 284-8872 or visit their Web site at www.husqvarna.com. Consumers with Craftsman-brand tractors should call (800) 659-5917. Consumers with Poulan Pro, Poulan, Weed Eater, Southern States or Murray brand tractors should call toll-free at (866) 284-8872.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

July 11, 2006 Husqvarna is recalling about 174,000 lawn tractors because of a fire hazard. The tractors were sold under the Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro, Poulan, Weed Eater, Southern States and Murray brand names.
The fuel line on these lawn tractors can separate from the fuel tank outlet. If this occurs, fuel will spill out, posing a fire hazard.
Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. received 886 reports of fuel lines that separated from the fuel tank outlet and 16 report...
Toro TimeCutter riding mowers recalled
The mowers' fuel filters can become brittle and fractured
11/25/2015 | ConsumerAffairs
By James Limbach
A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years ... Read Full Bio→
The Toro Company of Bloomington, Minn., is recalling about 9,000 2015 TimeCutter riding mowers in the U.S. and Canada.
The fuel filters on the mowers can become brittle and fractured, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.
The firm has reported five incidents of fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported.
The 2015 TimeCutter riding mowers are red and black, with a gray seat. “TORO” is printed on the front and sides of the mower. A black and white “TIMECUTTER” decal is located in front of the operator seat. The model number and serial number are located on a decal affixed to the frame, under the seat.
The following models are being recalled:
Model Number | Serial Number Range |
74710 | 315000876 - 315002048 |
74720 | 315000101 - 315003342 |
74731 | 315000152 - 315000437 |
74750 | 315000101 - 315001155 |
74780 | 315000101 - 315001700 |
74781 | 315000101 - 315000150 |
74784 | 315000340 - 315001172 |
74787 | 315000403 - 315000437 |
74790 | 315000178 - 315000320 |
74797 | 315000624 - 315000698 |
The mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Home Depot and other hardware, lawn and garden stores nationwide from November 2014, through October 2015, for about $3,400.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact the nearest Toro dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers with registered machines will receive a letter and a fuel filter, and may contact a Toro Dealer if they are uncomfortable with the replacement procedure.
Consumers may contact Toro toll-free at 844-521-2384 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or online at https://www.toro.com/en/product-safety-information/product-recall-information for more information.

The Toro Company of Bloomington, Minn., is recalling about 9,000 2015 TimeCutter riding mowers in the U.S. and Canada.
The fuel filters on the mowers can become brittle and fractured, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.
The firm has reported five incidents of fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported.
The 2015 TimeCutter riding mowers are red and black, with a gray seat. “TORO” is printed on the front and sides of the mower. A black and white “TIMECUTTER”...
Ranch King Tractors
07/29/1999 | ConsumerAffairsBy Unknown Author
The existing fuel line on these tractors
can be misrouted near the ground drive belt or steering gears, which can result in it
becoming damaged or cut, and allowing gasoline to spill. This poses a risk of fire and
burn injuries to consumers.
The recall was announced in cooperation with the Consumer
Product Safety Commission.
WCI says it has received one report of a
minor fire and two reports of damaged fuel lines. No injuries have been reported.
There are two models of the tractors being recalled. There are more than 1,500 Ranch King
18.5 HP tractors being recalled, with the manufacturer's ID: RK185H46A. There are more
than 150 Ranch King Pro 20 HP tractors being recalled, with the manufacturer's ID:
RK20H46A. The recalled tractors' serial number ranges are listed below:
18.5 HP Tractors | 20 HP Tractors |
022399D 001802 - 022399D 002071 032299D 002072 - 032299D 002701 032499D 002702 - 032499D 003331 | 022399D 001602 - 022399D 001761 |
The serial number and manufacturer's ID are on a label affixed to the fender, under the
seat. These hydrostatic drive tractors were sold with a 46-inch mower deck. "Ranch
King" or "Ranch King Pro" are written on the sides of these tractors.
Quality Farm & Fleet stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New York, West
Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia and Tennessee sold these tractors exclusively. They
were sold from February 23, 1999 through May 28, 1999 for $1,399 or $1,699, depending on
the model purchased.
Consumers should stop using these tractors immediately. Consumers should call WCI Outdoor
Products, Inc. to determine if their tractor is part of this recall, and to arrange for a
free repair if needed. For more information, call WCI Outdoor Products, Inc. at (888) 677
2995 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday. Consumers should have the
manufacturer's ID and the serial number of their tractor available when they call.
The existing fuel line on these tractors can be misrouted near the ground drive belt or steering gears, which can result in it becoming damaged or cut, and allowing gasoline to spill. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers. The recall was announced in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
WCI says it has received one report of a minor fire and two reports of damaged fuel lines. No injuries have been rep...
Husqvarna recalls lawn mowers
The engine and blades may continue to operate when they should shut down
10/20/2016 | ConsumerAffairs
By James Limbach
A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years ... Read Full Bio→
Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products of Charlotte, N.C., is recalling about 235,000 lawn mowers sold in the U.S. and Canada.
The operator presence control bar can malfunction and cause the engine and blades to continue to operate when they should shut off, posing a laceration hazard to the operator.
The firm has received 53 reports of the engine not shutting off after the operator presence control bar was released. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Husqvarna, Poulan Pro, Jonsered, Craftsman, Yardworks, Murray, and Brute brand walk-behind gas powered lawn mowers with Briggs & Stratton 7.25 HP engines.
The mowers were sold in red, orange, blue and yellow/black colors and have either four similar-sized wheels or two larger rear wheels and two smaller front wheels, a long handle with an operator presence control bar that is pushed down towards the mower handle to start the engine, a mowing deck, and may have come with or without a collecting bag in the rear.
The brand names are printed on the mowers, and a Briggs & Stratton logo is printed on the engine shield. The mower model and serial number can be found on the rear of the mowing deck, next to the rear wheel.
The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall:
Brand | Model Name | Serial Number Range |
Brute | 961480058 | 110115M00001 - 082516M50000 |
Craftsman | 10176 | |
10178 | ||
37275 | ||
37489 | ||
Husqvarna | LB155S | |
LC121P | ||
HU725AWDEX | ||
HU725AWDH | ||
HU725AWDHQ | ||
Jonsered | LM 2153CMDA | |
LM 2155MD | ||
LM 2153CMDA | ||
Murray | 21P68H30 | |
Poulan Pro | 961320100 | |
961420133 | ||
PR675Y22RHPE | ||
PR725Y22RHP | ||
961490006 | ||
Yardworks | 961380047 | |
961480057 |
The mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Lowe’s, Sears and other hardware stores, home centers and equipment dealers nationwide from November 2015, through August 2016, for between $250 and $450.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact Husqvarna or go to http://husqvarna.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1255/ to determine if their unit needs a free repair.
Consumers may contact Husqvarna toll-free at 877-257-6921 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at recalls@husqvarna.com or online at http://husqvarna.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1255/ for more information.

Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products of Charlotte, N.C., is recalling about 235,000 lawn mowers sold in the U.S. and Canada.
The operator presence control bar can malfunction and cause the engine and blades to continue to operate when they should shut off, posing a laceration hazard to the operator.
The firm has received 53 reports of the engine not shutting off after the operator presence control bar was released. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Husqva...
Hustler "FasTrak" Riding Mowers Recalled
08/05/2002 | ConsumerAffairsBy Unknown Author

WASHINGTON, August 5, 2002 -- Excel Industries Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 1,500 Hustler "FasTrak" riding lawn mowers. Excessive heat, vibrations and wear cause the fuel line to droop over time and rub against the transmission fan, causing the fuel line to be cut. This poses a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Excel has received two reports of incidents where gasoline leaks were discovered. No injuries or property damage have been reported. Th...
American Honda recalls lawnmowers
The engine stop switch can malfunction allowing the blade to continue to rotate
01/22/2014 | ConsumerAffairs
By James Limbach
A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years ... Read Full Bio→
American Honda Motor Company of Torrance, Calif., is recalling about 24,000 walk-behind 21” lawnmowers in the U.S. and Canada.
The engine stop switch can malfunction allowing the blade to continue to rotate after the handlebar blade control lever is released, posing a laceration hazard.
Honda has received 11 reports of the lawnmower’s blade continuing to rotate after the handlebar control lever was released. No injuries were reported.
This recall involves two Honda models and one Columbia brand electric start lawnmowers with Honda engines and 21” cutting blades. The Honda lawnmowers are red and silver (HRR) and red and gray (HRX). Both have “Honda” on the engine cover. The model and serial numbers are located on the certification label that is affixed to the cutter housing deck behind the engine. Honda recalled lawnmowers are:
Honda Models | Serial Number Range |
HRR2169VLA | MZCG-8764914 ~ MZCG-8824353 |
HRX2174VLA | MAGA-2255148 ~ MAGA-2260227 |
The Columbia brand lawnmower, model number 12ALD33Q897, comes in orange and black. “Honda” is printed on the engine cover. The Honda engine serial number is located on a label on the back of the engine. It is also stamped into the engine block adjacent to the oil filler cap/dipstick. A range of affected Honda engines installed in Columbia brand lawnmowers sold in the U.S. follows:
Columbia Model | Honda Engine Serial Number Range |
1A313KC0835 | GJARA 3641724 through GJARA 3642215 |
The Honda brand lawnmowers were sold at Honda Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2013, through December 2013, for between $580 and $780.
Columbia brand lawnmowers were sold at Beaver Valley Supply, Denver, Colo; Lawn Equipment Parts Co, Inc., Marietta, Penn. and at Smiths South-Central Sales Co., Spring Hill, La. from January 2013, through December 2013, for $500.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers. Honda model owners should contact a Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule a free repair. Columbia model owners should contact a Honda Engine dealer to schedule a free repair. American Honda is contacting all registered customers directly.
Consumers may contact American Honda toll-free at (888) 888-3139 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. For Columbia brand lawnmowers see www.engines.honda.com and click on Recalls/Updates.

American Honda Motor Company of Torrance, Calif., is recalling about 24,000 walk-behind 21” lawnmowers in the U.S. and Canada.
The engine stop switch can malfunction allowing the blade to continue to rotate after the handlebar blade control lever is released, posing a laceration hazard.
Honda has received 11 reports of the lawnmower’s blade continuing to rotate after the handlebar control lever was released. No injuries were reported.
This recall involves two H...
Excel recalls BigDog and Hustler mowers
The mower may to continue to move without an operator present
03/28/2014 | ConsumerAffairs
By James Limbach
A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years ... Read Full Bio→
Excel Industries of Hesston, Kan., is recalling about 3,700 Hustler and BigDog riding mowers.
The seat switch can fail to detect that the rider has left the seat, allowing the mower to continue to operate, posing a risk of injury.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
This recall involves the BigDog and Hustler brand riding mowers. The BigDog mower is red with a grey seat and a black roll bar. The words BigDog Diablo are printed below the front of the seat and on the sides of the mower.
The Hustler mowers are yellow with grey seats, have “Hustler” on the front of the footrest and say FastTrak, FastTrakSD or RaptorSD in red on the yellow bar below the front of the seat. The FastTrak and FastTrakSD mowers have a black roll bar. All mowers have right and left steering handles.
The recalled mowers have serial numbers between 13082168 and 14012774 for the BigDog R Diablo, between 13081106 and 14013675 for FastTrak, between 13081129 and 14013689 for FasTrakSD and between 13081376 and 14013882 for Hustler RaptorSD. The serial number appears on a tag located on the left side of the seat platform in front of the fender.
The mowers, manufactured in Kansas, were sold at BigDog and Hustler dealers nationwide from August 2013, to January 2014, for about $4,600 to $8,050.
Consumers should stop using the mower immediately and contact their dealers to schedule an appointment to receive a free seat repair.
Consumers may contact Excel Industries collect at (316) 327-1345 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Excel Industries of Hesston, Kan., is recalling about 3,700 Hustler and BigDog riding mowers.
The seat switch can fail to detect that the rider has left the seat, allowing the mower to continue to operate, posing a risk of injury.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
This recall involves the BigDog and Hustler brand riding mowers. The BigDog mower is red with a grey seat and a black roll bar. The words BigDog Diablo are printed below the front of the seat and on th...
Exmark recalls Quest ZRT riding mowers
The riding mower’s steering assembly can fail
05/19/2014 | ConsumerAffairs
By James Limbach
A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years ... Read Full Bio→
Exmark Manufacturing of Beatrice, Neb., is recalling about 5,300 Quest ZRT riding mowers in the U.S. and Canada.
The riding mower’s steering assembly can fail and cause riders to lose steering, posing a crash hazard.
There have been nine incidents with the riding mowers, including one back injury.
This recall involves 2009 and 2010 model year Exmark Quest ZRT mid-mount riding mowers. The mowers are red and gray. Exmark is printed on the side and Quest is printed on the front of the riding mowers. The model and serial numbers are on a metal plate behind the seat on the left hand side. The following models and serial number ranges are included:
Recalled Exmark Quest ZRT Riding Mowers | ||
Model number | Serial number range | Size of mowing deck |
QST20BE422 | 814303 through 891973 | 42 inches |
QST22BE482 | 803664 through 895485 | 48 inches |
QST24BE522 | 810131 through 887319 | 52 inches |
About 2,200 Quest 2009 and 2010 ZRT riding mowers were recalled in May 2012 for a different hazard.
The mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at hardware, lawn and garden, rental equipment stores and others nationwide from April 2009, through October 2010, for between $4,600 and $6,000.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an Exmark dealer for a free repair.
Consumers may contact Exmark at (800) 667-5296 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Exmark Manufacturing of Beatrice, Neb., is recalling about 5,300 Quest ZRT riding mowers in the U.S. and Canada.
The riding mower’s steering assembly can fail and cause riders to lose steering, posing a crash hazard.
There have been nine incidents with the riding mowers, including one back injury.
This recall involves 2009 and 2010 model year Exmark Quest ZRT mid-mount riding mowers. The mowers are red and gray. Exmark is printed on the side and Quest is printed on t...
Shivvers recalls Country Clipper riding lawn mowers
The ignition module can fail to ground, resulting in overheating and melting
09/26/2014 | ConsumerAffairs
By James Limbach
A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years ... Read Full Bio→

Shivvers Manufacturing of Corydon, Iowa is recalling about 2,011 riding lawn mowers in the U.S. and Canada.
The ignition module can fail to ground, resulting in overheating and melting, posing a fire hazard.
The company has received reports of four lawn mower ignition modules overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves model year 2012, 2013 and 2014 Country Clipper riding lawn mowers. The recalled mowers are equipped with 27-horsepower Kohler Command CV740 or Kohler Courage SV740 twin cylinder engines.
The Command engine is dark gray and has the name and model number on a label on the side of the engine near the air filter. The Courage engine has a black engine shroud and has the name and model number on the top of the shroud. The recalled mowers are steered by either a joystick or two steering arms.
The recalled mowers were manufactured from October 2011, to May 2014, and include the model names Challenger, Charger, Edge, Jazee, Jazee Pro and Jazee Pro DLX.
The following model years and model numbers are recalled:
Model Year 2012 | Model Year 2013 | Model Year 2014 |
2748KOJ-SR225 | 2752KOJ-SR400 | 2752KOJ-505 |
2748KOJ-SR375 | 2752KOJ-SR500 | 2752KOT-505 |
2748KOT-SR225 | 2752KOT-SR400 | 2760KOJ-505 |
2752KOJ-SR225 | 2752KOT-SR500 | 2760KOJ-1035 |
2752KOJ-SR375 | 2760KOJ-SR400 | 2760KOJ-1505 |
2752KOJL-SR375 | 2760KOJ-SR500 | 2760KOT-505 |
2752KOT-SR225 | 2760KOJ-SR1030 | 2760KOT-1035 |
2752KOT-SR375 | 2760KOJ-SR1500 | 2760KOT-1505 |
2760KOHJ-SR375 | 2760KOT-SR400 | |
2760KOHT-SR375 | 2760KOT-SR500 | |
2760KOJ-SR375 | 2760KOT-SR1030 |
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2760KOJ-SR1025 | 2760KOT-SR1500 | |
2760KOJ-SR1220 |
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2760KOJ-SR1220L |
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2760KOT-SR375 |
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2760KOT-SR1025 |
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2760KOT-SR1220 |
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The mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Country Clipper lawn mower dealers nationwide from October 2011, to May 2014, for between $5,300 and $9,500.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact a Country Clipper dealer to schedule a free repair.
Consumers may contact Country Clipper at (800) 344-8237 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Shivvers Manufacturing of Corydon, Iowa is recalling about 2,011 riding lawn mowers in the U.S. and Canada.
The ignition module can fail to ground, resulting in overheating and melting, posing a fire hazard.
The company has received reports of four lawn mower ignition modules overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves model year 2012, 2013 and 2014 Country Clipper riding lawn mowers. The recalled mowers are equipped with 27-horsepower Kohl...
John Deere recalls zero turn lawn mowers
A fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing
12/24/2015 | ConsumerAffairs
By James Limbach
A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years ... Read Full Bio→
Deere & Company of Moline, Ill., is recalling about 150 John Deere zero-turn lawn mowers.
A fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
This recall involves John Deere models Z445, Z645, Z655, and Z665 zero-turn mowers with serial numbers beginning with 1GXZ, manufactured from August 10, 2015 through September 9, 2015. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is on the firm’s website.
The mowers are green and yellow with yellow wheels. The model number is on the front of the machine, near the operator footrest. The serial number is located behind the seat, in front of the engine.
The mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at John Deere independent dealers nationwide from August 2015, through November 2015, for between $4,800 and $6,500.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled zero-turn lawn mowers and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. After identifying four reports of cut fuel hoses during the manufacturing process, John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers directly.
Consumers may contact Deere and Company at (800) 537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (ET) or online at www.deere.com then click on USA, then select Product Recall Information on the drop-down menu under Services & Support for more information.

Deere & Company of Moline, Ill., is recalling about 150 John Deere zero-turn lawn mowers.
A fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
This recall involves John Deere models Z445, Z645, Z655, and Z665 zero-turn mowers with serial numbers beginning with 1GXZ, manufactured from August 10, 2015 through September 9, 2015. A complete list of serial numbers included in this reca...
John Deere recalls lawn and garden tractors
The reverse implement option (RIO) system can fail, posing a laceration hazard
08/09/2016 | ConsumerAffairs
By James Limbach
A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years ... Read Full Bio→
Deere & Company of Moline, Ill., is recalling about 5,500 lawn and garden tractors in the U.S. and Canada.
The reverse implement option (RIO) system can fail, posing a laceration hazard to bystanders. RIO is a safety system that shuts off power to the mower blades when the machine is placed into reverse.
No incidents or injuries are reported.
This recall involves John Deere models X710, X730, X734, X738, and X739 lawn and garden tractors with serial numbers beginning with 1M0X. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is available on the firm’s website.
The lawn and garden tractors have “John Deere” printed on the side and are green and yellow with yellow rims. The model number is on both sides of the engine hood. The serial number is located on the right side, below the foot rest.
The tractors, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at John Deere independent dealers nationwide from December 2015, through July 2016, for between $8,800 and $11,700.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled tractors and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn and garden tractors directly.
Consumers may contact Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (ET) or online at www.deere.com and click on “Recall Information” on the drop-down menu under “Services & Support” for more information.

Deere & Company of Moline, Ill., is recalling about 5,500 lawn and garden tractors in the U.S. and Canada.
The reverse implement option (RIO) system can fail, posing a laceration hazard to bystanders. RIO is a safety system that shuts off power to the mower blades when the machine is placed into reverse.
No incidents or injuries are reported.
This recall involves John Deere models X710, X730, X734, X738, and X739 lawn and garden tractors with serial numbers beginning with ...