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Fire / OverheatingApril 29, 2013CPSC #13733

MTD Products Recalls Cub Cadet Commercial Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire (Recall Alert)

Product
Lawn & Garden
Units affected
2,100
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

This recall involves eight 2011 model Cub Cadet commercial zero turn lawn mowers. Models included in the recall are: M54-KH, M60-KH, M60-KW, M72-KW, S6031-KW, S7237-KW, TANK L48 and TANK L60. Mowers included in the recall were manufactured between January 2011 and December 2011. A label located on the frame under the foot rest lists the model number and the month and year date of manufacture (DOM).

Hazard

Fuel can leak from the vent valve grommet on top of the fuel tank during operation, posing a risk of fire.

Injuries

Cub Cadet has received 106 reports of fuel leaking or seeping from the top of the tank, including one report of a fire. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Independent Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from January 2011 through January 2013 for between $7,700 and $18,700.

Photos

Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mower M54 KHCub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mower M60 KHCub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mower M60 KWCub Cadet Mower M72-KW
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