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Product Recall Number: 13-041

Why was Fuel Filters and Tune-Up Kits with Fuel Filters recalled?

The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.

Fuel Filters and Tune-Up Kits with Fuel Filters
Here's product recall specific data for Fuel Filters and Tune-Up Kits with Fuel Filters.

  • Product Recall Number: 13-041

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2012-11-14

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Fuel Filters and Tune-Up Kits with Fuel Filters

  • Description: Kawasaki has received more than 100 reports of fuel leaks in lawn mowers. Filters were sold separately and as part of engine tune-up kits.

  • 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 55,000 filters and about 1,200 tune-up kits

  • Incidents: Kawasaki has received 110 reports of fuel leaks in lawn mowers, including two reports of leaks from replacement filters. No injuries reported.

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

  • Sold At: Kawasaki dealers nationwide between August 2011 and August 2012. Filters cost about $5; tune-up kits cost between $40 and $70.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: U.S.

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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