Recall #19-713 · Published November 7, 2018

Kubota zero turn mowers, compact tractors, and ride-on mowers

Kubota Recalls Mowers and Compact Tractors Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC published a recall notice for Kubota zero turn mowers, compact tractors, and ride-on mowers from Kubota zero turn on November 7, 2018. CPSC identifies this hazard: Hot coolant can spray out onto consumers from the overheated and pressurized coolant reservoir tank, posing a burn hazard. The official remedy states: 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.

BX model compact tractor
BX model compact tractor
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Additional identifying details

The model number is printed on the side of the unit.

Why it was recalled

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

Incidents and injuries

Kubota has received three reports of burn injuries from coolant ejecting.

Official remedy

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.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, of Gainesville, Ga.
Recall number
19-713
Units
About 121,100
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Kubota dealers nationwide from July 2014 through September 2018 for between $5,000 and $35,000.
Distributor
Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas

Kubota zero turn mowers, compact tractors, and ride-on mowers

Recall contact information

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

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