Ariens tractor & mower recalls
4 CPSC recalls name Ariens equipment, 2 of them engine recalls.
Engine recalls: recalls marked "Engine recall" were filed by the engine maker (for example Kawasaki or Briggs & Stratton) for engines used in this brand's equipment. The equipment brand did not file them.
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Engine recall, filed by Kawasaki Motors USA Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Used in Lawn and Garden Equipment Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert) CPSC #24705 · 2023-10-26 · About 954 units
What's recalled: This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ariens brand name with mower models IKON, IKON Onyx, and Apex, and under the Gravely brand name with mower models ZT X, ZT XL, ZT HD, and ZT HD Stealth, and under the Husqvarna brand name with mower models TS142TXD, TS242TXD, TS242XD, Z248F, and Z254F, and under the John Deere brand name with mower models Z330M and Z330R, and under the RedMax brand name with mower model RZT48. The recalled engines are model year 2023 FR730V, FR691V, and FR651V. The recalled engine model and serial numbers are located on the engine fan housing. The following model and serial number ranges are included in this recall. Engine Model Number Specification Number FR651V GS28 FR691V GS19 ES29 FR730V FS15 Engine Serial Number Range A full list of serial numbers included in this recall are on the firm's website at www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall.html recall notice RP230415.
Hazard: The fuel tube could have been damaged due to improper workmanship while removing the fuel tube for repair, which could cause a fuel leak, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled engines used in lawn and garden equipment and contact Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA for a free repair.
Engine recall, filed by Kawasaki Motors Kawasaki Motors Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Fire Hazard CPSC #13040 · 2012-11-15 · About 210,000 units
What's recalled: This recall includes Kawasaki FH, FR, FS and FX series engines used in riding and wide area, walk-behind lawnmowers made and sold under the following brand names: Ariens, Bad Boy Mowers, Big Dog, Bob-Cat, Bush Hog, Country Clipper, Cub Cadet, Dixie Chopper, Dixon, DR Power Equipment, Encore, Exmark, Ferris, Gravely, Hustler, Husqvarna, Land Pride, SCAG, Simplicity, Snapper Pro, Tiger Corp, Toro, Worldlawn and Woods. engines may have also have been bought separately and used in other lawn mowers. Recalled engines are 13 to 36 horsepower, air-cooled, v-twin engines. "Kawasaki" and the model number are printed on the top of all of the engines. In addition, the spec and serial numbers are printed on a label on one side of the engine. The following model, spec and serial numbers are included: Brand(s) Model Specification Serial Number Range Ariens/Gravely FR691V FR691V FR730V FR730V FS481V FS600V FS691V FX481V FX481V FX600V FX691V FX730V FX730V FX751V FX850V FX921V AS19 CS09 AS15 CS07 BS22 BS18 CS08 DS04 DS04 DS08 DS04 DS04 DS04 DS05 DS07 AS09 FR691VB01958 - FR691VB51951 FR691VB01958 - FR691VB51951 FR730VA19372 - FR730VA61003 FS730VA18873 - FS730VA36464 FS481VA30837 - FS481VA73952 FS600
Hazard: The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using mowers with the recalled engines and fuel filters and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair.
Blount International Recalls Replacement Blades Used with Ariens Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard CPSC #12094 · 2012-01-25 · About 950 units
What's recalled: This recall involves Blount lawnmower replacement blades for Ariens 48-inch lawnmowers. The replacement blades are sold under the Oregon® brand name. "Oregon®," part number "91-003" and "PA" or "PJ" are printed on the surface of the recalled blades.
Hazard: The replacement lawnmower blades can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to the user and bystanders.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using lawnmowers with the recalled blades and return the blades to the store where purchased or directly to Blount for a free replacement.
CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers CPSC #01106 · 2001-03-14 · About 40,000 units
What's recalled: The recalled Ariens, Scotts, and Husqvarna rotary lawn mowers are walk-behind, 21-inch gas-powered mowers. The Ariens mower has an orange mower deck with black handlebars. The Husqvarna and Scotts mowers have an orange mower deck with gray handlebars. A label on the top of the deck area behind the engine of the mowers has the following model and serial numbers: Model Number Serial Number Scotts model #907254 serial numbers 101 to 019124 Ariens model #911513 serial numbers 101 to 001242 Ariens model #911514 serial numbers 101 to 006616 Ariens model #911515 serial numbers 101 to 001445 Ariens model #911516 serial numbers 101 to 005105 Husqvarna model #601100020 serial numbers 101 to 003115 Husqvarna model #601100021 serial numbers 101 to 000720 and serial numbers 2301 to 002576 Husqvarna model#601100022 serial numbers 101 to 002797
Hazard: The piece attaching the blade to the mower can crack and break off. The broken piece or the blade can be propelled from underneath the mower, possibly injuring the operator or a bystander.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately and return them to an authorized dealer for free repair.
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