Lawn Mower Recalls and Safety Alerts

MTD Products of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling about 1,774 Troy-Bilt SpaceSavr Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers.

The mower can leak fuel when it is stored in the upright (vertical) storage position, posing a fire hazard.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Troy-Bilt SpaceSavr Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers. The model number is TB220BXP SpaceSavr (12AVU2V3B66), which can be found on the white model plate located on the rear door. The mower is black with the name Troy-Bilt on the engine shroud and on the bagger.

The lawn mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Menards and various other home and hardware stores nationwide and online at Menards.com from January 2022, through March 2022, for about $410.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the mowers, store them horizontally only, and contact the store where they were purchased or Troy-Bilt to receive a full refund.

Consumers may contact MTD Products toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday or online for more information.

MTD Products of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling about 6,200 Craftsman 30” Mini and Troy-Bilt TB30 riding lawn mowers.

The riding mowers can fail to come to a complete stop and continue to move at a speed of about one mile per hour when the clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed, posing a low-speed crash hazard.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Craftsman 30” mini and Troy-Bilt TB30 riding lawn mowers that come in red and black. Troy-Bilt or Craftsman are printed on the front column.

Recalled lawn mowers are not marked with a green X, were manufactured from July 20, 2021, through December 17, 2022, and have serial numbers 1G20MB20001 through 1L17MB20228.

The month and year of manufacture are found on the model plate label under the heading DOM for Date of Manufacture. The third and fourth characters of the serial number identify the manufacturing day. For example, serial number 1G20MB20001 would mean the mower was manufactured on the 20th day of the month of July. Months are listed A (January) through L (December).

A list of the recalled model numbers may be found here.

The mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at The Home Depot, Lowe’s, and hardware stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com or www.lowes.com from July 2021, through January 2022, for about $1,600.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact Craftsman or Troy-Bilt for a free inspection and repair. Consumers will be assisted in contacting a local repair shop to have a replacement drive belt installed at no cost. Pickup and delivery of the lawn mower will also be arranged if necessary at no cost to the consumer.

Consumers may contact Craftsman toll-free at (866) 864-2949 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) on Saturdays, as well as online here, for more information.

Consumers can contact Troy-Bilt toll-free at (888) 848-6038 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, or online here, for more information.

Husqvarna Professional Products of Charlotte, N.C., is recalling about 1,400 Husqvarna Automower 435X and 535 All-Wheel Drive Robotic Lawnmowers.

The lithium-ion battery in the lawnmower can overheat, posing a risk of fire.

The firm has received five reports of batteries overheating, including two reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the Husqvarna-branded Automower 435X AWD and Automower 535 AWD robotic lawnmowers, both of which are powered by lithium-ion batteries. The robotic lawnmowers freely and automatically cut grass by detecting the signal of a perimeter cable. The mowers have a docking station for recharging.

The 435X model is gray with orange on the wheels, and the 535 model is orange and gray with white wheels. The Husqvarna logo is painted on the front of the lawnmowers, and the model number is located on the top.

The lawnmowers, manufactured in Sweden, were sold at Husqvarna- affiliated dealers nationwide and online at www.husqvarna.com from March 2020, through July 2021, for about $4,500.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers and download the free software update that Husqvarna Professional Products is pushing to the recalled units.

Consumers with units having more than 1,200 charging cycles will also receive a free replacement battery. Husqvarna Professional Products is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Husqvarna toll-free at (877) 257-6921 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday or online for more information.

Give and Go Prepared Foods (U.S.A.) is recalling various muffin products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

There are no reports of illnesses to date.

A list of the recalled products, sold in retail stores nationwide, may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard them, and make a note of the lot code of the product found on the label, and provide it if they contact the firm.

Consumers may contact the company at (84) 366-1171 24 hours a day for more information. Consumer Relations specialists are available Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm (EST).

Briggs & Stratton of Wauwatosa, Wis., is recalling about 1,160 Snapper Rear Engine 33” Riding Mowers.

A faulty blade engagement lever can keep the lawnmower blade engaged after the release of the foot activated disengagement pedal, posing an injury hazard.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

This recall involves red and black Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers with rear engines and a 33-inch mower deck.

Model number 2691526, Briggs & Stratton and 33” are printed on a white label the back of the mower, and SNAPPER is printed on the front.

The mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at authorized Snapper dealers nationwide from March 2019, through May 2019, for about $2,650.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled riding mowers and contact Briggs & Stratton for a free inspection and repair.

Consumers may contact Briggs & Stratton at (800) 227-3798 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or online at  www.briggsandstratton.com and click on “Recalls” under the “Support” tab at the top of the page for more information.

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing of Maryville, Mo., is recalling about 1,100 lawn mower engines.

The high pressure fuel line can get damaged causing a fuel leak, posing burn and fire hazards.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

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.

The engines, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Kawasaki dealers and lawn and garden stores nationwide from November 2017, through September 2019, for about $8,000 for mowers with the engines.

What to do

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.

Consumers may contact Kawasaki Motors 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 Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., of Maryville, Mo., is recalling about 950 lawn mower engines.

The fuel injector can leak excessive amounts of fuel into the engine, posing burn and fire hazards.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ferris brand name with mower model number IS 2100Z ZTR and the Cub Cadet Pro Z 760 LKW EFI .

The recalled engines are model year 2017 and 2018 Kawasaki FX850V-EFI series, including models FX850V-AS44 with serial number range FX850VB19736-FX850VB44147 and FX850V-AS47 with serial number range FX850VB20733-FX850VB40776. “Kawasaki FX850V EFI” is printed on the engine fan housing. The engine model and serial number are located on the engine fan housing.

The engines, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Kawasaki dealers and lawn and garden stores nationwide from June 2017, through August 2019, for about $2,800 for the engines sold separately, and for between $10,000 and $12,000 for mowers with the engines.

What to do

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.

Consumers may contact Kawasaki 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 Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

STIHL Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Va., is recalling about 73,000 STIHL PolyCut mowing heads.

The bolts connecting the plastic blades and holding the mowing head together can come loose and the mowing head can come apart, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.

The firm has received 28 reports of loose bolts or mowing heads coming apart, including two reports of injuries.

This recall involves mowing head cutting attachments compatible with some models of STIHL-brand trimmers, brushcutters, and clearing saws.

The mowing heads can be identified by the name “STIHL” and model number “27-3” or “47-3” located on the original packaging and molded on the top side of the mowing head.

The mowing heads have three orange plastic blades, each attached with a bolt and a nut, a black top housing, and a white bottom housing.

The mowing heads, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at authorized full line STIHL servicing dealers nationwide from July 2018, through July 2019, for about $30 for the 27-3 model and about $40 for the 47-3 model.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled mowing heads immediately and take them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a full refund.

Consumers may contact STIHL at (800) 610-6677 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by e-mail stihlrecall@stihl.us or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Deere & Company is recalling about 750 Frontier FM3012, GM1060, GM1072, GM1084, GM1190, GM3060, and GM3072 grooming mowers.

Incorrect assembly of the mower’s drivelines can prevent the safety shield from spinning independently, posing an entanglement injury hazard.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

This recall involves John Deere’s Frontier-branded grooming mowers for use with compact utility tractors.

“Frontier” and model FM3012, GM1060, GM1072, GM1084, GM1190, GM3060 or GM3072 are printed on the mower.

A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall along with the location of the serial number is available at www.JohnDeere.com/FrontierMowerRecall.

The mowers, manufactured in the U.S, were sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from April 2018, through May 2019, for between $3,100 and $16,700.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers 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 Recalls under the Parts & Service drop-down menu at the top of the page for more information.

Excel Industries of Hesston, Kan., is recalling about 5,400 zero turn lawn mowers.

A wire tie underneath the seat could damage the fuel line, posing a fire hazard.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

This recall involves zero-turn mowers sold under the Hustler FasTrak, Hustler FasTrak SDX, BigDog Stout, and BigDog Stout MP brand names. Hustler mowers are yellow, and BigDog mowers are red.

The brand names are on a decal located in the front below the seat. Model name and serial numbers can be found on a tag located on the right side of the mower behind the seat.

The recalled mowers have serial numbers between 18058001 and 19028225.

The mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at authorized BigDog or Hustler dealers nationwide from June 2018, through March 2019, for between $6,800 and $9,400.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact a BigDog or Hustler authorized dealer to schedule a free repair. Excel is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Excel toll-free at (844) 594-2448 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CTO Monday through Friday, or online at www.hustlerturf.com or www.bigdogmowers.com, depending on the brand of your mower, and click on “Product Recall Info” at the bottom of the page for more information.

MTD Products of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling about 5,000 Craftsman M350 walk-behind lawn mowers.

Sharp objects can pierce through the mower’s collecting bag during use and strike a user or bystander, posing an injury hazard.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

This recall involves Craftsman M350 walk-behind, gas-powered lawn mowers with model 12ABR2BK793.

The 23-inch, red lawn mowers have a black collecting bag in the rear. Craftsman is printed on the top of the bag, the engine and the upper handle.

The model number and date of manufacture 01/2019 can be found on a label located on the rear discharge door.

The mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Lowe’s stores nationwide and online at www.lowes.com from January 2019, through February 2019, for about $400.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Craftsman Service Center to arrange for a free repair. MTD is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Craftsman toll-free at (866) 864-2949 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Saturday or online www.mtdproducts.com and click on “Product Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation of Gainesville, Ga., is recalling about 3,850 Kubota zero turn mowers.

The throttle cable can make contact with internal electric wiring, posing a fire hazard.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

This recall involves model years 2018 and 2019 Kubota ZD100 series gasoline-powered zero turn mowers. The model is printed on the side of the mowers. The data plate is located on the lower frame of the unit and contains the serial number and model number. 

Recalled units are orange and black.

The mowers were sold at authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from July 2018, to January 2019, for between about $5,000 and $6,000.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Kubota is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Kubota Tractor Corp. at (800) 752-0290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday or online at www.kubotausa.com for more information.

Kubota Tractor Corporation of Grapevine, Texas, is recalling about 121,000 model year 2014 to 2018 Kubota ZD, ZG, BX, GR diesel and gasoline powered zero turn mowers, compact tractors and ride on mowers.

The coolant reserve tank cap may be blocked; in the event of an overheat condition coolant can be expelled.

The company has received two reports (with a possible third) of if injuries from expelled coolant.

The recalled units come in orange and black, with the model number on the side of the unit and on the data plate on the side of the unit. The serial number is also on the data plate. 

The lawn equipment, manufactured in the U.S., was sold at authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from 2014 – 2018 for between approximately $5,000 and $35,000.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled units. Customers will be sent a replacement cap and may in the interim take the unit to an authorized dealer for a repair of the cap at no charge.

Consumers may contact Kubota at (888) 4KUBOTA from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (CT), Monday through Friday or by email at https://www.kubotausa.com/contact/form.

Kubota Tractor Corporation of Grapevine, Texas, is recalling about 121,000 Kubota zero turn mowers, compact tractors, and ride-on mowers.

Hot coolant can spray out from the overheated and pressurized coolant reservoir tank, posing a burn hazard.

The firm has received three reports of burn injuries from coolant ejecting.

This recall involves model year 2014 to 2018 Kubota with model numbers BX, GR, ZD and ZG, diesel and gasoline-powered zero turn mowers, compact tractors, and ride-on mowers.

The model number is printed on the side of the unit. Kubota is printed on the side of the mowers and tractors. The data plate has the serial number and is also located on the side of the unit.

Recalled units are orange and black.

The mowers and tractors, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Kubota dealers nationwide from July 2014, through September 2018, for between $5,000 and $35,000.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and compact tractors and contact Kubota to receive a free replacement coolant reservoir tank cap. Kubota is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Kubota toll-free at (888) 458-2682 (888-4KUBOTA) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or online at www.kubotausa.com and click on Service & Support at the top of the page, then Safety, then Safety Notices for more information.

Cub Cadet of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling about 5,200 Cub Cadet RZT SX EFI zero-turn riding mowers sold in the U.S and Canada.

The fuel tank’s neck can crack and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

The company has received 15 reports of the fuel tank’s neck cracking. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Cub Cadet model year 2018 RZT SX EFI residential zero turn riding mowers.

The yellow, four-wheel mower with steering wheel control is sold with a 42, 46 or 50-inch cutting deck. “Cub Cadet” is printed on the front and sides of the mower, and on the seat’s backrest. “RZT SX” is printed below the seat.

Models included in the recall are 17AWCBYS010, 17AWCBYZ010, 17RWCBYN010, 17RWCBYN210, 17RWCBYS010 and 17RWCBYZ010 and were manufactured between December 2017 and June 2018.

The model number and manufacture date in MM/YYYY format can be found on a label located under the seat frame.

The mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at independent Cub Cadet dealers nationwide and online at www.PowerEquipmentDirect.com from December 2017, through August 2018, for between $3,000 and $3,500.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers, store them outside and contact an authorized Cub Cadet dealer or customer service representative to arrange for a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting all known purchasers directly

Consumers may contact Cub Cadet toll-free at (888) 848-6038 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Saturday and Sunday, or online www.cubcadet.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.

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 or orange/black color combinations with a Snapper, Massey Fergusen or Simplicity logo on the hood. Riding mowers with the following model and serial numbers are included in the recall:

The model and serial numbers are located on the frame near the front tires. If a black dot is present on either the equipment ID label or the shipping crate label, the product has been repaired and is not included in the recall.

The mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Briggs & Stratton dealers nationwide from August 2016, through January 2018, for between $1,500 and $13,000.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.

Consumers may contact Briggs & Stratton at 800-227-3798 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, online at www.briggsandstratton.com for more information.

Dealers can be found using the dealer locator at www.simplicitymfg.com, www.snapper.com, or www.masseylawn.com for more information.