CPSC recall · Reported October 26, 2023
Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Used in Lawn and Garden Equipment Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
The fuel tube could have been damaged due to improper workmanship while removing the fuel tube for repair, which could cause a fuel leak, posing fire and burn hazards.
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Missouri recalled This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ariens br….
Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Used in Lawn and Garden Equipment Due to Fire and Bur… was recalled by Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Missouri in October 26, 2023. Reason: The fuel tube could have been damaged due to improper workmanship while removing the fuel tube for repair, wh…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled engines used in lawn and garden equi…. Verify recall #24705 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Missouri issued this CPSC recall-The fuel tube could have been damaged due to improper workmanship while removing the fuel tube for repair, wh….
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- agency class
- October 26, 2023
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #24705 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 Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ariens brand name with mower models IKON, IKON Onyx, and Apex, and under the Gravely brand name with mower models ZT X, ZT XL, ZT HD, and ZT HD Stealth, and under the Husqvarna brand name with mower models TS142TXD, TS242TXD, TS242XD, Z248F, and Z254F, and under the John Deere brand name with mower models Z330M and Z330R, and under the RedMax brand name with mower model RZT48. The recalled engines are model year 2023 FR730V, FR691V, and FR651V. The recalled engine model and serial numbers are located on the engine fan housing. The following model and serial number ranges are included in this recall. Engine Model Number Specification Number FR651V GS28 FR691V GS19 ES29 FR730V FS15 Engine Serial Number Range A full list of serial numbers included in this recall are on the firm's website at www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall.html recall notice RP230415.
Reason for recall
The fuel tube could have been damaged due to improper workmanship while removing the fuel tube for repair, which could cause a fuel leak, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled engines used in lawn and garden equipment and contact Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA for a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 24705 |
| Date reported | October 26, 2023 |
| Date initiated | October 26, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Missouri |
| Affected scope | About 954 |
| 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 engines used in lawn and garden equipment and contact Kawasaki Motors Manufa…
- Check the recall number (24705) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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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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