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Fire / OverheatingJanuary 2, 2025CPSC #25083

Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Product
Lawn & Garden
Units affected
39,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

This recall involves John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with model numbers Z720E, Z730M, Z740R and Z760R with Kawasaki engines. Model Start Serial Number End Serial Number Z720E 1TC720E****010001 1TC720E****080657 Z730M 1TC730M****010001 1TC730M****080574 Z740R 1TC740R****010001 1TC740R****080462 Z760R 1TC760R****080001 1TC760R****080339

Hazard

The voltage regulator in the mower's engine can fail during use or while the product is being stored, causing the engine to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Injuries

Kawasaki has received five reports of fires and 26 reports of melting and/or smoking. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2018 through September 2024 for between $8,000 and $11,500.

Photos

Recalled John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mower
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