Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

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.. Recalled by Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp., of Gainesville, Ga.. Units affected: About 9,500.

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

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.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 17, 2009. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 09727.