CPSC recall · Reported December 11, 2018
Kubota Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
The rollover protective structure (ROPS) on the mower can loosen and fail to protect the operator in a rollover accident, posing a risk of injury.
Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas recalled This recall involves model year 2017 through 2018 Kubota Z400 and Z700 series diesel-powe….
Kubota Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas in December 11, 2018. Reason: The rollover protective structure (ROPS) on the mower can loosen and fail to protect the operator in a rollov…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled zero turn mowers and contact an auth…. Verify recall #19723 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas issued this CPSC recall-The rollover protective structure (ROPS) on the mower can loosen and fail to protect the operator in a rollov….
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- December 11, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19723 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
This recall involves model year 2017 through 2018 Kubota Z400 and Z700 series diesel-powered zero turn mowers. The recalled units were sold in orange and black and have "Kubota" imprinted on the front and side of the mowers. The model number is on the side of the unit and on the data plate on the side of the unit. The serial number is also on the data plate. Z400 Series Z411KW-48 12823 to 14587 Z421KW-54 15715 to 18795 Z421KWT-60 16864 to 20127 Z700 Series Z723KH-2-48 50001 to 50176 Z724XKW-2-48 50007 to 51131 Z724KH-2-54 50004 to 50284 Z724XKW-2-54 50003 to 51130 Z725KH-2-60 50001 to 50657 Z726XKW-2-60 50008 to 52361
Reason for recall
The rollover protective structure (ROPS) on the mower can loosen and fail to protect the operator in a rollover accident, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled zero turn mowers and contact an authorized Kubota dealer for a free inspection and free repair of the rollover protective structure.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 19723 |
| Date reported | December 11, 2018 |
| Date initiated | December 11, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas |
| Affected scope | About 11,670 |
| 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 zero turn mowers and contact an authorized Kubota dealer for a free inspecti…
- Check the recall number (19723) 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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