Product Recall Number: 13-704
Why was Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers recalled?
The fuel tank vent valve fitting can fail to seal and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 13-704
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2012-10-31
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers
Description: Fuel can leak on riding or walk-behind lawn mowers with mowing decks ranging from 36 to 72 inches.
Hazard Description: The fuel tank vent valve fitting can fail to seal and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 18,000
Incidents: The firm is aware of 152 incidents of vent valve fittings failing. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact a Hustler or BigDog dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Excel is contacting its customers directly.
Sold At: Hustler and BigDog dealers nationwide from September 2010 to May 2012 for between $2,900 and $21,000.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed