CPSC recall · Reported December 6, 2004
CPSC, Scag Power Equipment Announce Recall of Tiger Cub Lawn Tractors
Fuel can leak out of the carburetor, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.
Scag Power Equipment, of Mayville, Wis. recalled The recalled zero-turn-radius riding lawn tractors are "Cat's Eye Gold" with black trim, ….
CPSC, Scag Power Equipment Announce Recall of Tiger Cub Lawn Tractors was recalled by Scag Power Equipment, of Mayville, Wis. in December 6, 2004. Reason: Fuel can leak out of the carburetor, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these tractors immediately and contact a Scag Equipment deale…. Verify recall #05060 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Scag Power Equipment, of Mayville, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-Fuel can leak out of the carburetor, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries..
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- December 6, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05060 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
The recalled zero-turn-radius riding lawn tractors are "Cat's Eye Gold" with black trim, and have a vinyl seat. The body of the tractor has "Scag Tiger Cub" written in red on the side and front of the tractor. The following model and serial numbers can be found under the seat, next to the hydraulic pump on the right hand side. Model Numbers Serial Numbers STC40-17KA 4910001-4910004; 5810001-5810310; 6570001-6570250 STC48-19KA 5870001-5870071 STC48A-19KA 5880001-5880511; 6580001-6580550; 7630001-7630875; 8400001-8404750 STC48-21KA 5820001-5820050 STC48A-21KA 4920001-4920002; 5890001-5890561; 6600001-6601150; 7650001-7650975; 8420001-8420342 STC52A-21KA 5900001-5900117; 6610001-6610150 STC52A-23KA 5910001-5910571; 6620001-6620900; 7670001-7671298; 8430001-8430600 STC61A-25KA 8440001-8441794
Reason for recall
Fuel can leak out of the carburetor, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these tractors immediately and contact a Scag Equipment dealer for a free repair. The company is directly notifying those consumers who completed and returned warranty cards.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05060 |
| Date reported | December 6, 2004 |
| Date initiated | December 6, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Scag Power Equipment, of Mayville, Wis. |
| Affected scope | About 16,000 |
| 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 tractors immediately and contact a Scag Equipment dealer for a free repair. The company is dire…
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