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Product Recall Number: 13-040

Why was Lawn Mower Engines recalled?

The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.

Lawn Mower Engines
Here's product recall specific data for Lawn Mower Engines.

  • Product Recall Number: 13-040

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2012-11-14

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Lawn Mower Engines

  • Description: The lawn mower engine fuel filter used in riding and wide area, walk-behind lawnmowers can leak. At least two dozen brands affected.

  • Hazard Description: The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 210,000

  • Incidents: Kawasaki Motors has received 110 reports of fuel leaks. No injuries reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using mowers with the recalled engines and fuel filters and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair.

  • Sold At: Authorized Kawasaki small engine dealers and lawn and garden equipment retailers nationwide. Recalled units were sold between October 2011 and August 2012 for between $2000 and $10,000.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: U.S.

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed