Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

The carburetor can fail allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 09727
Affected scope: About 9,500

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp., of Gainesville, Ga. recalled The recalled riding mowers are propelled by gasoline V-twin engines and have 48-inch, 54-….

Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp., of Gainesville, Ga. in March 17, 2009. Reason: The carburetor can fail allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Owners of these machines should immediately stop using them until they have been inspecte…. Verify recall #09727 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp., of Gainesville, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-The carburetor can fail allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: March 17, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09727 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, 6 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.

Product description

The recalled riding mowers are propelled by gasoline V-twin engines and have 48-inch, 54-inch or 60-inch wide mower decks. The mowers come with adjustable roll bars and have 22 or 27 horsepower engines and are bright orange with KUBOTA decals on both sides behind the driver's seat. This recall includes the following model numbers: ZG222(serial numbers 10002 through 13673), ZG227 (serial numbers 10002 through 12957), ZG327 (serial numbers 10004 through 13318) which can be identified by the model designation and serial number on the data plate located on the right side frame, either before the mower deck or immediately after the mower deck.

Reason for recall

The carburetor can fail allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Owners of these machines should immediately stop using them until they have been inspected by an authorized dealer and a free replacement carburetor has been installed.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	09727
Date reported	March 17, 2009
Date initiated	March 17, 2009
Recalling firm	Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp., of Gainesville, Ga.
Affected scope	About 9,500
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

Owners of these machines should immediately stop using them until they have been inspected by an authorized dealer and a free rep…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The carburetor can fail allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Owners of these machines should immediately stop using them until they have been inspected by an authorized dealer and a free replacement carburetor has been installed.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 17, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09727.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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