CPSC recall · Reported March 23, 2023
Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Sold on Ferris and SCAG Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
The high-pressure fuel line can get damaged by contact with the fuel pump cover, causing a fuel leak that poses burn and fire hazards.
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA, of Maryville, Mo. recalled This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ferris br….
Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Sold on Ferris and SCAG Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Bur… was recalled by Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA, of Maryville, Mo. in March 23, 2023. Reason: The high-pressure fuel line can get damaged by contact with the fuel pump cover, causing a fuel leak that pos…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using mowers with the recalled engines and contact Kawa…. Verify recall #23163 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA, of Maryville, Mo. issued this CPSC recall-The high-pressure fuel line can get damaged by contact with the fuel pump cover, causing a fuel leak that pos….
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- March 23, 2023
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23163 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.
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Product description
This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ferris brand name with mower models IS 700Z ZTR, ISX 800Z ZTR and ISX 2200Z ZTR and under the SCAG brand name with mower models Tiger Cat II and V- Ride II. The recalled engines are model year 2018 through 2022 Kawasaki FT730V-EFI series. "Kawasaki FT730V EFI" is printed on the engine air filter cover. The engine model and serial number are located on the engine fan housing. The following model and serial number ranges are included in this recall: Recalled Engine Table - EFI Engines Only Model Number Specification Number Engine Serial Number Range FT730V AS41, BS41, CS41, DS41, AS42, BS42, CS42, DS42 FT730VA00107 - FT730VA66205
Reason for recall
The high-pressure fuel line can get damaged by contact with the fuel pump cover, causing a fuel leak that poses burn and fire hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using mowers with the recalled engines and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 23163 |
| Date reported | March 23, 2023 |
| Date initiated | March 23, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA, of Maryville, Mo. |
| Affected scope | About 33,100 |
| 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 mowers with the recalled engines and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a …
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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