CPSC recall · Reported March 21, 2002
CPSC, Dixon Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers
The fuel tanks on these mowers can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Dixon Industries Inc., of Coffeyville Kan. recalled The recall includes the following model Dixon ZTR riding mowers, which are blue, with the….
CPSC, Dixon Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers was recalled by Dixon Industries Inc., of Coffeyville Kan. in March 21, 2002. Reason: The fuel tanks on these mowers can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to con…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these mowers immediately and contact their nearest Dixon deal…. Verify recall #02124 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Dixon Industries Inc., of Coffeyville Kan. issued this CPSC recall-The fuel tanks on these mowers can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to con….
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- March 21, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02124 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recall includes the following model Dixon ZTR riding mowers, which are blue, with the serial numbers in the following ranges: Dixon ZTR Serial Number Range Model 2301 2555 through 3100 Models 3303 and 3304 54241 through 66276 Model 3014 14116 through 23741 Model 4421 88987 through 89316 Models 5020, 5022, 5023, 5503 2118 through 6575 Models 5017, 5423, 5424, 5425 4580 through 5835 Model 5502 8484 through 8547 Model 5601 2103 through 2116 Classic Series 97579 through 97798 or 97844 through 97883 The model numbers are located on the body of the mower near the bottom of the seat, or on both sides of the front of the body above the wheels. The serial numbers are located on the left rear corner of the riding mowers, behind the engine. The name "DIXON" is on the front of the mowers.
Reason for recall
The fuel tanks on these mowers can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these mowers immediately and contact their nearest Dixon dealer for free installation of a replacement fuel tank.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02124 |
| Date reported | March 21, 2002 |
| Date initiated | March 21, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Dixon Industries Inc., of Coffeyville Kan. |
| Affected scope | About 28,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these mowers immediately and contact their nearest Dixon dealer for free installation of a replacemen…
- Check the recall number (02124) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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