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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.

Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers
Here's product recall specific data for Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers.

  • 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