CPSC recall · Reported August 25, 2015
Scag Power Equipment Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
The gas tank can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Scag Power Equipment, a division of Metalcraft of Maryville, of Maryville, Wisc. recalled This recall involves two Scag Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn mowers; model SZL48-22KT with seri….
Scag Power Equipment Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Scag Power Equipment, a division of Metalcraft of Maryville, of Maryville, Wisc. in August 25, 2015. Reason: The gas tank can leak, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled lawn mowers and contact Scag Power…. Verify recall #15222 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Scag Power Equipment, a division of Metalcraft of Maryville, of Maryville, Wisc. issued this CPSC recall-The gas tank can leak, posing a fire hazard..
- None
- agency class
- August 25, 2015
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15222 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, 3 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.
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Product description
This recall involves two Scag Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn mowers; model SZL48-22KT with serial numbers K7100001 through K7102353 and model SZL52-24KT with serial numbers K7200001 through K7202020. The model and serial numbers are printed on a vertical plate under the mower's seat. "Scag" in red letters, "Liberty Z" in white letters and a blue "Z" is printed on a plate below the front of the seat. The mowers have an orange base with two orange and black steering handles. The mowers also have two large black with orange rim wheels in the back of the mower and two smaller black with orange rim wheels in the front of the mower.
Reason for recall
The gas tank can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled lawn mowers and contact Scag Power Equipment or an authorized dealer for a free repair. Scag Power Equipment authorized dealers have contacted all known owners.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15222 |
| Date reported | August 25, 2015 |
| Date initiated | August 25, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Scag Power Equipment, a division of Metalcraft of Maryville, of Maryville, Wisc. |
| Affected scope | About 4,400 |
| 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 these recalled lawn mowers and contact Scag Power Equipment or an authorized dealer for a…
- Check the recall number (15222) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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