Personal Injury Law

Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

By Chrissie Cole

Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp., in conjunction with the CPSC, is recalling Kubota Zero Turn Riding Mowers because the carburetor can fail causing a fuel leak which can pose a fire hazard.

So far there have not been any reports of injury reported to the company or the CPSC.

Consumers are advised to stop using the mowers and to contact the company to schedule an inspection by an authorized dealer who can install a free replacement part.

The recalled riding mowers are propelled by gasoline V-twin engines and have 48-inch, 54-inch or 60-inch wide mower decks.

The following model numbers are included in the recall:

ZG222 (serial numbers 10002 through 13673)

ZG227 (serial numbers 10002 through 12957)

ZG327 (serial numbers 10004 through 13318)

Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Kubota Tractor at (800) 752-0290 anytime Monday through Friday.

Full post as published by Olympia Personal Injury Lawyer on March 17, 2009 (boomark / email).