2015 Exmark Quest Riding Mowers

CPSC Recall #16-043 — November 24, 2015

Recall #16-043 Date: November 24, 2015 Remedy: Repair

Product

2015 Exmark Quest Riding Mowers

Description

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

Hazard

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

Incidents / Injuries

The firm reported one incident of fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported.

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. 

Units Affected

About 500 (in addition, about six were sold in Canada)

Sold At

Hardware, lawn and garden stores nationwide from November 2014 through October 2015 for about $3,700.

Importer

Exmark Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Beatrice, Neb.

Manufactured In

United States