CPSCGeneral Alert
Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Used in Lawn and Garden Equipment Due to Fir...
Published: October 26, 2023Recall ID: 24705Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The fuel tube could have been damaged due to improper workmanship while removing the fuel tube for repair, which could cause a fuel leak, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ariens brand name with mower models IKON, IKON Onyx, and Apex, and under the Gravely brand name with mower models ZT X, ZT XL, ZT HD, and ZT HD Stealth, and under the Husqvarna brand name with mower models TS142TXD, TS242TXD, TS242XD, Z248F, and Z254F, and under the John Deere brand name with mower models Z330M and Z330R, and under the RedMax brand name with mower model RZT48. The recalled engines are model year 2023 FR730V, FR691V, and FR651V. The recalled engine model and serial numbers are located on the engine fan housing. The following model and serial number ranges are included in this recall. Engine Model Number Specification Number FR651V GS28 FR691V GS19 ES29 FR730V FS15 Engine Serial Number Range A full list of serial numbers included in this recall are on the firm's website at www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall.html recall notice RP230415.
Affected Products
Kawasaki Lawn Mower Engines used in Ariens, Gravely, Husqvarna, John Deere and RedMax brand lawn mowers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Kawasaki-Motors-USA-Recalls-Engines-Used-in-Lawn-and-Garden-Equipment-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Recall-Alert |
| Title | Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Used in Lawn and Garden Equipment Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/General-Purpose-Engine.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Kawasaki FR730V, FR691V, and FR651V General Purpose Engine |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/engine-label.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Engine model and serial number identification label |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Ariens-IKON.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Ariens IKON with Recalled Kawasaki Engine |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Ariens-IKON-Onyx.png |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Ariens IKON Onyx with Recalled Kawasaki Engine |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Ariens-APEX.png |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Ariens APEX with Recalled Kawasaki Engine |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Gravely-ZT-X.png |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Gravely ZT X with Recalled Kawasaki Engine |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Gravely-ZT-XL.png |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Gravely ZT XL with Recalled Kawasaki Engine |
| Images › 8 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Gravely-ZT-HD.png |
| Images › 8 › Caption | Gravely ZT HD with Recalled Kawasaki Engine |
| Images › 9 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Gravely-ZT-HD-black.png |
| Images › 9 › Caption | Gravely ZT HD Stealth with Recalled Kawasaki Engine |
| Images › 10 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Husqvarna-TS142TXD.png |
| Images › 10 › Caption | Husqvarna TS142TXD with Recalled Kawasaki Engine |
| Images › 11 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Husqvarna-TS242TXD.png |
| Images › 11 › Caption | Husqvarna TS242TXD with Recalled Kawasaki Engine |
| Images › 12 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Husqvarna-TS242XD.png |
| Images › 12 › Caption | Husqvarna TS242XD with Recalled Kawasaki Engine |
| Images › 13 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Husqvarna-Z248F.png |
| Images › 13 › Caption | Husqvarna Z248F with Recalled Kawasaki Engine |
| Images › 14 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Husqvarna-Z254F.png |
| Images › 14 › Caption | Husqvarna Z254F with Recalled Kawasaki Engine |
| Images › 15 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/John-Deere-Z330M.png |
| Images › 15 › Caption | John Deere Z330M with Recalled Kawasaki Engine |
| Images › 16 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/John-Deere-Z330R.png |
| Images › 16 › Caption | John Deere Z330R with Recalled Kawasaki Engine |
| Images › 17 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RedMax-RZT48.png |
| Images › 17 › Caption | RedMax RZT48 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine |
| Hazards › Name | The fuel tube could have been damaged due to improper workmanship while removing the fuel tube for repair, which could cause a fuel leak, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Kawasaki Lawn Mower Engines used in Ariens, Gravely, Husqvarna, John Deere and RedMax brand lawn mowers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 954 |
| Recall I D | 9743 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled engines used in lawn and garden equipment and contact Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Kawasaki, Ariens, Gravely, Husqvarna, John Deere, and RedMax dealers, Home Depot, Lowe's, and Tractor Supply stores nationwide from July 2023 through August 2023 for between $3,500 and $8,000 for the lawn and garden equipment sold with the recalled engines. |
| Recall Date | 2023-10-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ariens brand name with mower models IKON, IKON Onyx, and Apex, and under the Gravely brand name with mower models ZT X, ZT XL, ZT HD, and ZT HD Stealth, and under the Husqvarna brand name with mower models TS142TXD, TS242TXD, TS242XD, Z248F, and Z254F, and under the John Deere brand name with mower models Z330M and Z330R, and under the RedMax brand name with mower model RZT48. The recalled engines are model year 2023 FR730V, FR691V, and FR651V. The recalled engine model and serial numbers are located on the engine fan housing. The following model and serial number ranges are included in this recall. Engine Model Number Specification Number FR651V GS28 FR691V GS19 ES29 FR730V FS15 Engine Serial Number Range A full list of serial numbers included in this recall are on the firm's website at www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall.html recall notice RP230415. |
| Recall Number | 24705 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Missouri |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA toll-free at 866-836-4463 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall.html or www.kawasakienginesusa.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the homepage for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2023-10-26T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Overview
- Recalling FirmKawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Missouri