Bob-Cat Zero Turn Riding Mower recall 15-708

Bob-Cat Zero Turn Riding Mower

Bob-Cat Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC published a recall notice for Bob-Cat Zero Turn Riding Mower from Bob-Cat Zero Turn Riding on November 20, 2014. CPSC identifies this hazard: The steering control arm component can break under normal use, causing driver to lose control and crash. The official remedy states: Mower should be returned to the dealer where purchased for free repair with a newly designed control arm component. Consumers who completed the warranty registration card were contacted directly by Schiller Grounds Care, Inc, with instructions for obtaining the repair.

What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

Affected model numbers

ADJUSTABLE10-GAUGE

Additional identifying details

The recall mowers are: CRZ 48-inch model number 942699 serial numbers 94260000070-94260001236 CZR 52-inch model number 942601 serial numbers 94260100070-94260101722 CZR 61-inch model number 942602 serial numbers 94260200070-94260200545 XRZ 48-inch model number 942610 serial numbers 94261000070-94261000390 XRZ 52-inch model number 942611 serial numbers 94261100070-94261100709 XRZ 61-inch model number 942612 serial numbers 94261200070-94261200342 The plate containing the serial and model number is located under the seat on the frame cross-member.

Why it was recalled

The steering control arm component can break under normal use, causing driver to lose control and crash.

Incidents and injuries

Twenty-two incidents reported control arm failure, including failure during use and initial set-up. There have been no reports of injuries.

Official remedy

Mower should be returned to the dealer where purchased for free repair with a newly designed control arm component. Consumers who completed the warranty registration card were contacted directly by Schiller Grounds Care, Inc, with instructions for obtaining the repair.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand: Bob-Cat Zero Turn Riding
Manufacturer: Schiller Grounds Care, Inc., of Johnson Creek, Wisc.
Recall number: 15-708
Units: About 4,900
Manufactured in: United States
Sold at / sales period: Bob-Cat dealerships nationwide from January 2013 to April 2014 for $4,500 to $5,200.