MTD Products Recalls Cub Cadet Commercial Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire (Recall Alert)

Fuel can leak from the vent valve grommet on top of the fuel tank during operation, posing a risk of fire.

Recall #: 13733
Affected scope: About 2,100

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

Mtd Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio recalled This recall involves eight 2011 model Cub Cadet commercial zero turn lawn mowers. Models ….

MTD Products Recalls Cub Cadet Commercial Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire (Recall Alert) was recalled by Mtd Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio in April 29, 2013. Reason: Fuel can leak from the vent valve grommet on top of the fuel tank during operation, posing a risk of fire.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Cub…. Verify recall #13733 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Mtd Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-Fuel can leak from the vent valve grommet on top of the fuel tank during operation, posing a risk of fire..

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agency class: April 29, 2013
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13733 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

This recall involves eight 2011 model Cub Cadet commercial zero turn lawn mowers. Models included in the recall are: M54-KH, M60-KH, M60-KW, M72-KW, S6031-KW, S7237-KW, TANK L48 and TANK L60. Mowers included in the recall were manufactured between January 2011 and December 2011. A label located on the frame under the foot rest lists the model number and the month and year date of manufacture (DOM).

Reason for recall

Fuel can leak from the vent valve grommet on top of the fuel tank during operation, posing a risk of fire.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Cub Cadet service dealer for a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting its customers directly.

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	13733
Date reported	April 29, 2013
Date initiated	April 29, 2013
Recalling firm	Mtd Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio
Affected scope	About 2,100
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 immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Cub Cadet service dealer for a free repair.…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Fuel can leak from the vent valve grommet on top of the fuel tank during operation, posing a risk of fire.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Cub Cadet service dealer for a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting its customers directly.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 29, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13733.

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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