CPSC recall · Reported August 6, 2002
CPSC, Excel Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers
Excessive heat, vibrations and wear causes the fuel line to droop over time and rub against the transmission fan, causing the fuel line to be cut. This poses a fire hazard and a r…
Excel Industries Inc., of Hesston, Kan. recalled This recall involves Hustler "FasTrak" riding mowers with 44- and 52-inch decks. The ridi….
CPSC, Excel Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers was recalled by Excel Industries Inc., of Hesston, Kan. in August 6, 2002. Reason: Excessive heat, vibrations and wear causes the fuel line to droop over time and rub against the transmission …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled riding mowers immediately and contact their lo…. Verify recall #02220 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Excel Industries Inc., of Hesston, Kan. issued this CPSC recall-Excessive heat, vibrations and wear causes the fuel line to droop over time and rub against the transmission ….
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- August 6, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02220 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.
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Product description
This recall involves Hustler "FasTrak" riding mowers with 44- and 52-inch decks. The riding mowers are yellow and black with the "FasTrak" logo printed on both sides. The model and serial number of the mower can be found on an identification plate, on the left side of the frame in front of the fuel tank, below the operator's platform. This recall also includes products which are produced by Excel for Land Pride, Division of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc., of Salina, KS. Land Pride's product is the "Accu-Z Razor." The riding mowers are beige and black, with the "Razor Z" logo printed on the rear of the unit, and Accu-Z logo printed on both sides. Excel Model Number Excel Serial Number 926501 P01107001 to P01107003 and 01127001 to 02057338 926519 01127008 to 02057218 926527 02027112 926592 01117001 to 02057263 926600 02027111 to 02057243 926774 02047277 to 02057128 Land Pride Model Number Land Pride Serial Number ZR44 & ZR52 337068 - 356620
Reason for recall
Excessive heat, vibrations and wear causes the fuel line to droop over time and rub against the transmission fan, causing the fuel line to be cut. This poses a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these recalled riding mowers immediately and contact their local Hustler dealer to determine if their mower is included in the recall. The dealer will reroute the fuel line and replace it if necessary.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02220 |
| Date reported | August 6, 2002 |
| Date initiated | August 6, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Excel Industries Inc., of Hesston, Kan. |
| Affected scope | About 1,500 |
| 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 recalled riding mowers immediately and contact their local Hustler dealer to determine if their…
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