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Product Recall Number: 14-726

Why was Hustler and BigDog riding mowers recalled?

The seat switch can fail to detect that the rider has left the seat, allowing the mower to continue to operate, posing a risk of injury.

Hustler and BigDog riding mowers
Here's product recall specific data for Hustler and BigDog riding mowers.

  • Product Recall Number: 14-726

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2014-03-27

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Hustler and BigDog riding mowers

  • Description: The seat switch can fail to detect that the rider has left the seat, allowing the mower to continue to operate.

  • Hazard Description: The seat switch can fail to detect that the rider has left the seat, allowing the mower to continue to operate, posing a risk of injury.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 3,700

  • Incidents: No injuries have been reported

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the mower immediately and contact your dealer to schedule an appointment to receive a free seat repair.

  • Sold At: BigDog and Hustler dealers nationwide from August 2013 to January 2014 for about $4,600 to $8,050. 

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed