Fuel Filters and Tune-Up Kits with Fuel Filters
CPSC Recall #13-041 — November 14, 2012
Product
Fuel Filters and Tune-Up Kits with Fuel Filters
Description
Kawasaki has received more than 100 reports of fuel leaks in lawn mowers. Filters were sold separately and as part of engine tune-up kits.
Hazard
The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Kawasaki has received 110 reports of fuel leaks in lawn mowers, including two reports of leaks from replacement filters. No injuries reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using products with the recalled fuel filters and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair.
Units Affected
About 55,000 filters and about 1,200 tune-up kits
Sold At
Kawasaki dealers nationwide between August 2011 and August 2012. Filters cost about $5; tune-up kits cost between $40 and $70.
Manufactured In
U.S.