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Stop using now Consumer product recall · CPSC · Published November 20, 2025

Spartan Riding Mowers Recall: Crash Hazard from Incorrect Steering Dampers

Recalled 2025 Spartan SRT-XD and KGZ-XD riding mowers may have steering dampers installed incorrectly, causing unexpected bouncing and loss of control. Stop using immediately and get a free repair.

Plain-English summary generated from official CPSC data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 CPSC recall #10493Consumer productSpartan ›
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Call(855) 307-0933from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through FridayEmailservice@spartanmowers.comOfficial pagewww.joinspartannation.comAlso onlinejoinspartannation.com/recall-infor
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Certain 2025 Spartan riding mowers have steering dampers that can be installed incorrectly, leading to unexpected bouncing and loss of control. This could cause a crash, so affected owners should stop using the mowers immediately and get a free repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1421-spartan-riding-mowers-recall-crash-hazard-from-incorrect-steering-dampers.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1421-spartan-riding-mowers-recall-crash-hazard-from-incorrect-steering-dampers · Updated August 3, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #10493

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“Spartan Riding Mowers Recall: Crash Hazard from Incorrect Steering Dampers.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1421-spartan-riding-mowers-recall-crash-hazard-from-incorrect-steering-dampers. Based on CPSC recall #10493 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Spartan-Mowers-and-UTVs-Recalls-Riding-Mowers-Due-to-Crash-Hazard).

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on November 20, 2025, that Spartan Mowers is recalling certain riding mowers due to a crash hazard. Owners should stop using the mowers and contact an authorized dealer for a free inspection and repair.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Spartan
  • Product: SRT-XD and KGZ-XD zero radius turn riding lawn mowers
  • Model numbers: RSKXD161994VO, RSKXD172994VO, RSSXD161994VO, RSSXD161999KE, RSSXD172994VO and RSSXD172999KE
  • Model Year: 2025
  • Sold at: Spartan dealers nationwide from February 2025 through October 2025

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Spartan riding mowers and contact an authorized Spartan dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair of the steering arm dampers at the dealer's location. To verify whether your Spartan mower is affected by the recall, you will need your Spartan mower's model and serial number. To confirm whether your mower is within the affected serial range, visit https://joinspartannation.com/recall-information/.

The hazard

The riding mower's steering arm dampers can be installed incorrectly, which can result in an unexpected bouncing motion and loss of operator control, posing a crash hazard. The firm has received 15 reports of the mower bouncing unexpectedly while in use, including one report of a minor injury involving scrapes and bruises.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include DR Power Lawn Mowers Recall: Laceration Hazard from Blade Control Failure (2026-08-06), DR Power Trimmer Mower Recall: Fire and Burn Hazard (2026-10-08) and Yamaha 2021-2022 Fleet Golf Cars Recall: Brake Cable Crash Hazard Risk (2026-06-11).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the model numbers RSKXD161994VO, RSKXD172994VO, RSSXD161994VO, RSSXD161999KE, RSSXD172994VO, or RSSXD172999KE on a metal plate in front of the operator. The mower is gray, black, or orange with "Spartan" printed on the front.

  • Brand
    Spartan
  • Product
    Model Year 2025 Spartan SRT-XD and KGZ-XD riding lawn mowers
  • Category
    Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using Mower Now

    Immediately stop using the recalled riding mowers to prevent potential crashes.

  2. Contact Authorized Dealer

    Schedule a free inspection and repair of the steering arm dampers at an authorized Spartan dealer.

  3. Verify Model and Serial

    Check your mower's model and serial number on the metal plate in front of the operator to confirm if it's affected.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Spartan riding mowers and contact an authorized Spartan dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair of the steering arm dampers at the dealer's location. To verify whether your Spartan mower is affected by the recall, you will need your Spartan mower's model and serial number. To confirm whether your mower is within the affected serial range, visit https://joinspartannation.com/recall-information/. To find a Spartan authorized service dealer near you, visit Spartan's website at: https://joinspartannation.com/dealer-locator.

Where it went

Where it was sold

Sold nationwide.

Alaska: yesAKMaine: yesMEVermont: yesVTNew Hampshire: yesNHWashington: yesWAIdaho: yesIDMontana: yesMTNorth Dakota: yesNDMinnesota: yesMNIllinois: yesILWisconsin: yesWIMichigan: yesMINew York: yesNYRhode Island: yesRIMassachusetts: yesMAOregon: yesORNevada: yesNVWyoming: yesWYSouth Dakota: yesSDIowa: yesIAIndiana: yesINOhio: yesOHPennsylvania: yesPANew Jersey: yesNJConnecticut: yesCTCalifornia: yesCAUtah: yesUTColorado: yesCONebraska: yesNEMissouri: yesMOKentucky: yesKYWest Virginia: yesWVVirginia: yesVAMaryland: yesMDDelaware: yesDEArizona: yesAZNew Mexico: yesNMKansas: yesKSArkansas: yesARTennessee: yesTNNorth Carolina: yesNCSouth Carolina: yesSCDistrict of Columbia: yesDCOklahoma: yesOKLouisiana: yesLAMississippi: yesMSAlabama: yesALGeorgia: yesGAHawaii: yesHITexas: yesTXFlorida: yesFL

CPSC “Sold at”: “Spartan dealers nationwide from February 2025 through October 2025 for about $16,400 to $19,700.”

Sold nationwide.

Take action

Contact Spartan

We’ve drafted a message you can send Spartan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

✉️ Open in email📞 +18553070933Company site
Subject: Recall 10493 — Spartan Riding Mowers Recall: Crash Hazard from Incorrect Steering Dampers

Hello,

I own a Spartan Riding Mowers Recall: Crash Hazard from Incorrect Steering Dampers that is covered by recall 10493 from Spartan.

The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Spartan riding mowers and contact an authorized Spartan dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair of the steering arm dampers at the dealer's location. To verify whether your Spartan mower is affected by the recall, you will need your Spartan mower's model and serial number. To confirm whether your mower is within the affected serial range, visit https://joinspartannation.com/recall-information/. To find a Spartan authorized service dealer near you, visit Spartan's website at: https://joinspartannation.com/dealer-locator.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: CPSC Recall #10493 (November 20, 2025)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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