Exmark tractor & mower recalls

What's recalled: The 2015 Quest riding mowers are red black, and gray. "Exmark" is printed on the sides and in front of the operator seat. "Quest" is printed on the front of the riding mowers. The model number and serial number are located on a decal affixed to the frame, under the seat. The recalled mode number is QTS452CEM34200. Quest mower has serial numbers ranging from 315606482 to 315628458.

Hazard: The fuel filters on the mowers can become brittle and fractured, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an Exmark dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers with registered mowers will receive a letter and a fuel filter, and may contact an Exmark Dealer if they are uncomfortable with the replacement procedure.

Official CPSC notice

What's recalled: This recall involves 2009 and 2010 model year Exmark Quest ZRT mid-mount riding mowers. The mowers are red and gray. Exmark is printed on the side and Quest is printed on the front of the riding mowers. The model and serial numbers are on a metal plate behind the seat on the left hand side. The following models and serial number ranges are included. Recalled Exmark Quest ZRT Riding Mowers Model number Serial number range Size of mowing deck QST20BE422 814303 through 891973 42 inches QST22BE482 803664 through 895485 48 inches QST24BE522 810131 through 887319 52 inches

Hazard: The riding mower's steering assembly can fail and cause riders to lose steering, posing a crash hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an Exmark dealer for a free repair.

Official CPSC notice

What's recalled: This recall involves 2013 Exmark Commercial 30" Walk-Behind Mowers, model ECKA30 and serial numbers ranging from 313605897 to 313660824. The phrases "Commercial 30" and "Exmark" are printed on the front of the black and red mower. "Exmark" is also printed on the side of the mower. The model and serial numbers are located on a decal affixed to the engine base above the left rear tire.

Hazard: The mower's blade can break and injure the user and others nearby.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Exmark for a free repair.

Official CPSC notice

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.

Official CPSC notice

What's recalled: This recall involves 2009-2010 Exmark Quest ZRT riding mowers with 42-inch mower decks, model number "QST20BE422" and serial numbers ranging from 790,000 through 860,652. The model and serial numbers are on a metal plate behind the seat. "Exmark" is printed on the side and "Quest" is printed on the front of the mowers. The mowers are red and gray.

Hazard: Bearings supporting the riding mower's deck can fail and cause the deck to interfere with the operator's controls, resulting in a crash hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled mowers immediately and contact an Exmark dealer to schedule a free repair and/or to check if the repair has already been made to the mower. Exmark has contacted registered owners of the recalled mowers.

Official CPSC notice

What's recalled: 2011 Exmark Pioneer S-Series zero radius turn riding mowers with red, welded, tubular steel frames and mowing decks in three sizes - 44, 48 and 52 inches. Operators use two levers to control the mowers. The name Exmark is on the front of the seat mount and the name Pioneer is on the front of the floor pan. Mowers with the following model and serial number ranges are affected by this recall: Model Serial Number Range PNS20KA443 928367 to 947833 PNS22KA483 928417 to 949985 PNS24KA523 928492 to 950315 The model name and serial numbers are located on the seat mount near where the driver's right foot rests on the floorpan.

Hazard: Welds on the motion control linkage can fail and cause the driver to lose control of the machine, resulting in a crash hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should contact their Exmark dealer to have the improperly welded parts replaced.

Official CPSC notice

What's recalled: The 2004 Model Lazer Z zero-turn (ZRT) riding mowers with 60-inch and 72-inch decks are equipped with electric fuel injection engines as follows: Model Serial Range Description Suggested Retail Price LZ28KC604 440000-500539 28HP ZRT w/60" deck $11,099 LZ28KC724 440000-500612 28HP ZRT w/72" deck $11,432 All products are equipped with a foldable roll-over protection bar. The model and serial number decal can be found on the frame below the seat.

Hazard: Due to the location of the fuel line on the Lazer Z EFI riding mowers, a hole can develop, resulting in a fuel leak that could present a fire hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these Exmark riding mowers and contact their local Authorized Exmark Service Dealer to schedule a time to install a free replacement fuel line.

Official CPSC notice

What's recalled: The 20-horsepower mowers are as follows: Model Serial Range Description LHP4420KC 320,000-369,999 20 hp 44" cut zero-turn radius mower LHP4820KC 320,000-369,999 20 hp 48" cut zero-turn radius mower LHP5220KC 320,000-369,999 20 hp 52" cut zero-turn radius mower The model and serial number can be found on an aluminum plate riveted to the unit chassis below and to the rear of the deck lift lever pivot point on the right side of the unit.

Hazard: The engines for these products had fuel lines that were too long and could possibly droop and come in contact with moving parts, which can cut the fuel lines, resulting in fuel leakage.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using their lawn mowers until the fuel lines can be shortened. Registered owners should already have received a letter with enclosed instruction sheet and reply card for this modification. For a copy of an instruction sheet detailing the modification or for a free repair, contact your Exmark dealer or call Exmark. No parts are necessary for this modification.

Official CPSC notice

What's recalled: The recall includes Exmark-brand Lazer Z HP series riding mowers, which are red. They are equipped with 17 to 23 horsepower engines and have mowing decks from 44 to 52 inches. The mowers have independently controlled rear-drive wheels, front casters, and a centrally mounted mowing deck. The brand and series names (Exmark Lazer Z HP) appear on the front of the mower. Some of these riding mowers previously were recalled in February 2001. Even if consumers previously had their riding mower repaired, they need to contact Exmark for this additional repair.

Hazard: The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled mowers and contact Exmark or their local Exmark dealer to determine if their riding mower's model numbers and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are visible from the right side of the unit. They are located on a decal on the right side of the controls console. If needed, the dealer will schedule a repair of the riding mower's exhaust system.

Official CPSC notice

What's recalled: The recall involves Toro and Exmark mowers equipped with engine sizes from 17 to 26 HP and mowing deck widths from 44 to 72 inches. The mowers can be identified from a decal located on the right side of the operating console below the seat. Included are: Exmark Lazer HP Models: LHP4417KA LHP4419KA LHP4819KA LHP4821KA LHP5223KA LHP4418KC LHP4818KC LHP4820KC LHP5220KC LHP5223KC Exmark Lazer Models: LZ22LKA523 LZ23LKA523 LZ23LKA524 LZ22LKA604 LZ23LKA424 LZ27LKA604 LZ27LKA724 LZ26KC604 LZ26KC724 LZ23KA604 Toro Zmaster Z-100 Series Models: 74170 74171 74172 74173 74174 74175 74176 74178 74179 74197 74198 Toro Zmaster Z-200 Series Models: 74211 74212 74213 74214 74216 74218 74219 74240 74241

Hazard: Spilled fuel can ignite during refueling, when fuel vapors are drawn into the hot muffler.

Remedy: Call Exmark or Toro to determine if the riding mower is part of the recall. If so, local Exmark or Toro dealers will install a spark arrester and (selected Exmark models only) a new fuel tank for free. Registered owners should already have been contacted by letter.

Official CPSC notice