CPSC, Exmark Manufacturing Announce Recall of Riding Mowers
USCPSC, Exmark Manufacturing Announce Recall of Riding Mowers
Recalling Firm: Exmark Manufacturing, of Beatrice, Neb.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires.
Product Description & Identification
The recall includes Exmark-brand Lazer Z HP series riding mowers, which are red. They are equipped with 17 to 23 horsepower engines and have mowing decks from 44 to 52 inches. The mowers have independently controlled rear-drive wheels, front casters, and a centrally mounted mowing deck. The brand and series names (Exmark Lazer Z HP) appear on the front of the mower. Some of these riding mowers previously were recalled in February 2001. Even if consumers previously had their riding mower repaired, they need to contact Exmark for this additional repair.
Affected Products
Exmark-brand Commercial-grade Riding Mower
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Exmark-Manufacturing-Announce-Recall-of-Riding-Mowers |
| Title | CPSC, Exmark Manufacturing Announce Recall of Riding Mowers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture_of_recalled_RidingMower.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Commercial-grade Riding Mower |
| Hazards › Name | The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires. |
| Injuries › Name | Exmark has received 15 reports of fires caused when these mowers backfired and ignited nearby fuel vapors. At least one serious burn injury was reported, and two other users reported minor burns. Property damage has varied from minor damage to the machine itself to several thousand dollars damage to other mowing equipment stored nearby. |
| Products › Name | Exmark-brand Commercial-grade Riding Mower |
| Products › Type | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2027 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 21,000 |
| Recall I D | 2116 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled mowers and contact Exmark or their local Exmark dealer to determine if their riding mower's model numbers and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are visible from the right side of the unit. They are located on a decal on the right side of the controls console. If needed, the dealer will schedule a repair of the riding mower's exhaust system. |
| Retailers › Name | Exmark dealers nationwide sold these riding mowers, between January 1998 and December 2001, for between $6,000 and $7,300. |
| Recall Date | 2002-03-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall includes Exmark-brand Lazer Z HP series riding mowers, which are red. They are equipped with 17 to 23 horsepower engines and have mowing decks from 44 to 52 inches. The mowers have independently controlled rear-drive wheels, front casters, and a centrally mounted mowing deck. The brand and series names (Exmark Lazer Z HP) appear on the front of the mower. Some of these riding mowers previously were recalled in February 2001. Even if consumers previously had their riding mower repaired, they need to contact Exmark for this additional repair. |
| Recall Number | 02126 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Exmark Manufacturing, of Beatrice, Neb. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Exmark at (800) 479-8379 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or write an email to service@exmark.com. Consumers also can go to the firm's website at www.exmark.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-04T00:00:00 |
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