Lawn Mower Engines
CPSC Recall #13-040 — November 14, 2012
Product
Lawn Mower Engines
Description
The lawn mower engine fuel filter used in riding and wide area, walk-behind lawnmowers can leak. At least two dozen brands affected.
Hazard
The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Kawasaki Motors has received 110 reports of fuel leaks. No injuries reported.
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.
Units Affected
About 210,000
Sold At
Authorized Kawasaki small engine dealers and lawn and garden equipment retailers nationwide. Recalled units were sold between October 2011 and August 2012 for between $2000 and $10,000.
Manufactured In
U.S.