CPSC recall · Reported December 6, 2004
CPSC, Exmark Announce Recall of Lazer Z Zero Turn Radius Riding Lawn Mowers
Due to the location of the fuel line on the Lazer Z EFI riding mowers, a hole can develop, resulting in a fuel leak that could present a fire hazard.
Exmark Manufacturing of Beatrice, Nebraska recalled The 2004 Model Lazer Z zero-turn (ZRT) riding mowers with 60-inch and 72-inch decks are e….
CPSC, Exmark Announce Recall of Lazer Z Zero Turn Radius Riding Lawn Mowers was recalled by Exmark Manufacturing of Beatrice, Nebraska in December 6, 2004. Reason: Due to the location of the fuel line on the Lazer Z EFI riding mowers, a hole can develop, resulting in a fue…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these Exmark riding mowers and contact their local Authorized…. Verify recall #05520 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Exmark Manufacturing of Beatrice, Nebraska issued this CPSC recall-Due to the location of the fuel line on the Lazer Z EFI riding mowers, a hole can develop, resulting in a fue….
- None
- agency class
- 1K units
- affected scope
- December 6, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05520 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 2004 Model Lazer Z zero-turn (ZRT) riding mowers with 60-inch and 72-inch decks are equipped with electric fuel injection engines as follows: Model Serial Range Description Suggested Retail Price LZ28KC604 440000-500539 28HP ZRT w/60" deck $11,099 LZ28KC724 440000-500612 28HP ZRT w/72" deck $11,432 All products are equipped with a foldable roll-over protection bar. The model and serial number decal can be found on the frame below the seat.
Reason for recall
Due to the location of the fuel line on the Lazer Z EFI riding mowers, a hole can develop, resulting in a fuel leak that could present a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these Exmark riding mowers and contact their local Authorized Exmark Service Dealer to schedule a time to install a free replacement fuel line.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05520 |
| Date reported | December 6, 2004 |
| Date initiated | December 6, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Exmark Manufacturing of Beatrice, Nebraska |
| Affected scope | 1,215 |
| 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 Exmark riding mowers and contact their local Authorized Exmark Service Dealer to schedule a tim…
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