CPSCGeneral Alert
Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Rec...
Published: October 30, 2019Recall ID: 20705Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The high pressure fuel line can get damaged causing a fuel leak, posing burn and fire hazards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ferris brand name with mower model numbers IS® 700Z ZTR and ISX™ 800Z ZTR. The recalled engines are model year 2018 and 2019 Kawasaki FT730V-EFI series, including models FT730V-AS41 with serial number range FT730VA00107-FT730VA00593 and FT730V-BS41 with serial number range FT730VA02330-FT730VA05073. "Kawasaki FT730V EFI" is printed on the engine air filter cover. The engine model and serial number are located on the engine fan housing.
Affected Products
Lawn Mower Engines
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Kawasaki-Motors-USA-Recalls-Lawn-Mower-Engines-Due-to-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards-Recall |
| Title | Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1642_1.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Kawasaki FT730V-EFI General Purpose Engine |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1642_2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Engine Model and Serial Number Identification Label |
| Hazards › Name | The high pressure fuel line can get damaged causing a fuel leak, posing burn and fire hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Lawn Mower Engines |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,100 |
| Recall I D | 8689 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using mowers with the recalled engines and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly. |
| Retailers › Name | Kawasaki dealers and lawn and garden stores nationwide from November 2017 through September 2019 for about $8,000 for mowers with the engines. |
| Recall Date | 2019-10-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ferris brand name with mower model numbers IS® 700Z ZTR and ISX™ 800Z ZTR. The recalled engines are model year 2018 and 2019 Kawasaki FT730V-EFI series, including models FT730V-AS41 with serial number range FT730VA00107-FT730VA00593 and FT730V-BS41 with serial number range FT730VA02330-FT730VA05073. "Kawasaki FT730V EFI" is printed on the engine air filter cover. The engine model and serial number are located on the engine fan housing. |
| Recall Number | 20705 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Mo. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. toll-free at 866-836-4463 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kawasakienginesusa.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the homepage for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2019-10-30T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Overview
- Recalling FirmKawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Mo.