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Fire / OverheatingNovember 1, 2012CPSC #13704

Excel Industries Recalls Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Lawn & Garden
Units affected
18,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

The Hustler and BigDog brand riding or walk-behind lawn mowers were sold in the following colors: Hustler models in yellow; BigDog models in red. They have large mowing decks ranging from 36 to 72 inches. Model name and serial numbers can be found on a tag located on the left side of the frame in the front of the mower's fender. The following model names, serial numbers and types of lawn mower are included in this recall: BrandModel NameTypeSerial Numbers Hustler 1500 Riding Greens Riding 10062845 through 11081604 FasTrak Zero Turn riding 10121082 through 11120946 FasTrak Super Duty Zero Turn riding 10091717 through 12054999 Sport Zero Turn riding 10120377 through 12054999 Super Z Zero Turn riding 10109017 through 12054999 TrimStar Walk-behind 11033546 through 12054999 X-ONE Zero Turn riding 10090765 through 12022041 BigDog A Series Zero Turn riding 11100596 through 12054999 C Series Zero Turn riding 11031908 through 12054999 R Diablo Zero Turn riding 12020696 through 12054999 R PowerBar Zero Turn riding 12020892 through 12054999 R Series Zero Turn riding 11021137 through 12054999 T Series Walk-behind 11050815 through 12054999 X Series Zero Turn riding 11039001 through 12054999 X Diablo Zero Turn riding 11090151 through 12054999

Hazard

The fuel tank vent valve fitting can fail to seal and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

The firm is aware of 152 incidents of vent valve fittings failing. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Hustler and BigDog dealers nationwide from September 2010 to May 2012 for between $2,900 and $21,000.

Photos

Picture of recalled Hustler 1500 Riding Greens lawnmowerPicture of recalled Hustler FasTrak lawnmowerPicture of recalled Hustler FasTrak SuperDuty lawnmowerPicture of badges on recalled P1 and T1 TRX suspension trainer devices shwing either raised dots or double lines
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