CPSC recall · Reported November 24, 2015
Exmark Recalls Quest Riding Mowers Due to a Fire Hazard
The fuel filters on the mowers can become brittle and fractured, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.
Exmark Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Beatrice, Neb. recalled The 2015 Quest riding mowers are red black, and gray. "Exmark" is printed on the sides an….
Exmark Recalls Quest Riding Mowers Due to a Fire Hazard was recalled by Exmark Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Beatrice, Neb. in November 24, 2015. Reason: The fuel filters on the mowers can become brittle and fractured, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire haza…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an Exmark dealer …. Verify recall #16043 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Exmark Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Beatrice, Neb. issued this CPSC recall-The fuel filters on the mowers can become brittle and fractured, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire haza….
- None
- agency class
- November 24, 2015
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16043 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.
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Product description
The 2015 Quest riding mowers are red black, and gray. "Exmark" is printed on the sides and in front of the operator seat. "Quest" is printed on the front of the riding mowers. The model number and serial number are located on a decal affixed to the frame, under the seat. The recalled mode number is QTS452CEM34200. Quest mower has serial numbers ranging from 315606482 to 315628458.
Reason for recall
The fuel filters on the mowers can become brittle and fractured, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an Exmark dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers with registered mowers will receive a letter and a fuel filter, and may contact an Exmark Dealer if they are uncomfortable with the replacement procedure.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16043 |
| Date reported | November 24, 2015 |
| Date initiated | November 24, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Exmark Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Beatrice, Neb. |
| Affected scope | About 500 (in addition, about six were sold in Canada) |
| 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 Exmark dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers wit…
- Check the recall number (16043) 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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