Recall #09-727 · Published March 17, 2009

Kubota Zero Turn Riding Mowers

Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Kubota Zero Turn Riding Mowers from Kubota Zero Turn Riding on March 17, 2009. CPSC identifies this hazard: The carburetor can fail allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: Owners of these machines should immediately stop using them until they have been inspected by an authorized dealer and a free replacement carburetor has been installed.

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Affected model numbers

ZG222
Additional identifying details

This recall includes the following model numbers: ZG222(serial numbers 10002 through 13673), ZG227 (serial numbers 10002 through 12957), ZG327 (serial numbers 10004 through 13318) which can be identified by the model designation and serial number on the data plate located on the right side frame, either before the mower deck or immediately after the mower deck.

Why it was recalled

The carburetor can fail allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

None reported.

Official remedy

Owners of these machines should immediately stop using them until they have been inspected by an authorized dealer and a free replacement carburetor has been installed.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp., of Gainesville, Ga.
Recall number
09-727
Units
About 9,500
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from February 2008 through December 2008 for between about $7,600 and $10,000.

Kubota Zero Turn Riding Mowers

CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories

Recall contact information

For additional information, contact Kubota Tractor at (800) 752-0290 anytime Monday through Friday.

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