2018 Lawn Mower Recalls and Safety Alerts

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.

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 printed on the side of the mowers. On the Poulan Pro models, “Poulan Pro” is printed on the front of the mower.

The model number and serial number are printed on the left-hand rail frame in front of the left rear drive wheel.

The following models are included in the recall.

The mowers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Badcock & More, Lowe’s and other home centers, hardware stores, and Husqvarna Equipment Dealers nationwide and on online at Badcock.com, Lowes.com and other websites from July 2017, through December 2017, for between $2,500 and $3,000.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled zero turn mowers and contact Husqvarna to arrange for a free inspection and 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 www.husqvarna.com and click on “Product Recall” for more information.