Bobcat-branded and Kubota-branded stand-on zero-turn lawnmowers

CPSC Recall #24-706 — October 26, 2023

Recall Summary

Recall Number24-706
Recall DateOctober 26, 2023
Remedy TypeRepair
Units AffectedAbout 830 (In addition, about 30 were sold in Canada)
ManufacturerDoosan Bobcat North America, of West Fargo, North Dakota
Manufactured InUnited States

Where It Was Sold

Bobcat and Kubota dealers nationwide from March 2023 through August 2023 for between $9
300 and $11
300.

Product

Bobcat-branded and Kubota-branded stand-on zero-turn lawnmowers

Description

This recall involves Bobcat-branded and Kubota-branded stand-on zero-turn lawnmowers. The Bobcat stand-on zero-turn lawnmowers are black and white with the Bobcat name and logo on an orange background. They also have orange wheel wells. The Kubota stand-on zero-turn lawnmowers are orange and black with the Kubota name in white and orange wheel wells. The following model and serial numbers, located on the right side of the frame just above the operator platform, are included in this recall. Bobcat:   MODEL SERIAL NUMBER ZS4036 999400100961 thru 999400100973 999400100975 thru 999400101046 999400101049 thru 999400101053 999400101055 ZS4036 SJAU 9994001AU80157 thru 9994001AU80165  9994001AU80168 thru 9994001AU80169 ZS4048 999400201096 thru 999400201170 ZS4048 SFAU 9994002AU00141 thru 9994002AU00145 ZS4052 999400301247 thru 999400301380 999400301382 thru 999400301385 999400301387 thru 999400301397 ZS4052 SKAU 9994003AU00125 ZS4061 999400400750 thru 999400400822 999400400826 thru 999400400831 999400400833 thru 999400400834 999400400836 thru 999400400838 ZS4061 SKAU 9994004AU00111 thru 9994004AU00112 Kubota:  MODEL SERIAL NUMBER SZ19NC-36-2 14490 thru 14517 14618 thru 14620 14678 thru 14679  14803 thru 14818 14835 thru 14850 14856 thru 14857 14922 thru 14927 15051 thru 15062 SZ22NC-48-2 14380 14401 thru 14412 14566 thru 14568 14666 thru 14677 14695 thru 14700 14706 thru 14711 14790 thru 14796 14858 thru 14869 14928 thru 14931 15030 thru 15044 SZ26NC-52-2 14429 thru 14446 14466 thru 14471 14474 14484 thru 14489 14577 thru 14609 14692 thru 14694 14701 thru 14705 14712 thru 14717 14780 thru 14783 14872 thru 14888 14892 14921 14944 thru 14967 14992 thru 15007 SZ26NC-61-2 14417 thru 14425 14475 thru 14483 14622 thru 14643 14718 14763 thru 14771 14893 thru 14904 14971 thru 14991 15014 thru 15026 SZ19-36-2CAD 14558 thru 14565, 14801 SZ22-48-2CAD 14569 thru 14576, 14870 thru 14871, 15045 SZ26-61-2CAD 15009 thru 15013, 15029

Hazard

The dampers installed on the steering system of the mower can prevent the control levers from returning to the neutral position and the Operator Presence switch will not activate and stop the engine and blades, posing crash and laceration hazards to the operator or bystanders.

Incidents & Injuries

None reported

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers and contact Doosan Bobcat North America or Kubota Tractor Corp for a free inspection and repair. The firms are contacting all known purchasers directly.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.

Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.