Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
December 6, 2004 Alert #05-520 |
The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Lazer Z EFI zero turn radius riding lawn mowers
Units: 1,215
Manufacturer: Exmark Manufacturing of Beatrice, Nebraska
Hazard: Due to the location of the fuel line on the Lazer Z EFI riding mowers a hole can develop resulting in a fuel leak that could present a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: No reports of injury or property damage.
Description: The 2004 Model Lazer Z zero-turn (ZRT) riding mowers with 60-inch and 72-inch decks are equipped with electric fuel injection engines as follows:
Model | Serial Range | Description | Suggested Retail Price |
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LZ28KC604 | 440000-500539 | 28HP ZRT w/60" deck | $11,099 |
LZ28KC724 | 440000-500612 | 28HP ZRT w/72" deck | $11,432 |
All products are equipped with a foldable roll-over protection bar. The model and serial number decal can be found on the frame below the seat.
Sold at: Authorized Exmark dealers sold these riding lawn mowers nationwide from July 2003 to September 2004.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these Exmark riding mowers and contact their local Authorized Exmark Service Dealer to schedule a time to install a free replacement fuel line. For more information, contact Exmark at (800) 479-8379 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's web site at www.Exmark.com
Exmark has notified registered owners directly.