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MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd – Kawasaki engines in Hustler lawn mowers - Updated remedy

Name: MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd – Kawasaki engines in Hustler lawn mowers - Updated remedy
Brand: MTD
SKU: AU-f33c66c1-fe77-4b65-9fbc-778c2a76b968
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: January 29, 2024Recall ID: f33c66c1-fe77-4b65-9fbc-778c2a76b968Category: generalCountry: Australia

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The voltage regulator in affected Kawasaki general purpose engines, installed in Hustler lawn mowers can malfunction. The affected mowers can catch fire at any time, even if the engine is off or not in use.

Product Description & Identification

Reason / Defects: The voltage regulator in affected Kawasaki general purpose engines, installed in Hustler lawn mowers can malfunction. The affected mowers can catch fire at any time, even if the engine is off or not in use. Hazards: There is risk of fire, serious injury or death and/or damage to property if the voltage regulator malfunctions in affected Kawasaki general purpose engines. What to do: Consumers should: Stop using their affected mower until it has been repaired. Disconnect the negative battery cable and secure it away from the negative battery post. If you are unsure on how to disconnect the battery, please contact your local Hustler dealer . Contact MTD Products to register for a repair. Repairs are expected to commence from mid-March 2024 when replacement voltage regulators become available. For more information and to register for repairs, future communications and updates, contact MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd via email: S-OPG-TechServiceAus@sbdinc.com or phone 1300 951 594 (8:30 am to 4:30 pm AEST, Monday to Friday).

Affected Products

Kawasaki general engines with voltage regulator (part no. 21066-0785), installed in select Hustler lawn mowers. Affected Hustler lawn mower models: • FasTrak SDX 54 (940429EX) • FasTrak SDX 48 (940411EX) • FasTrak SDX 60 (940437EX) • FasTrak SDX 48 (941674EX) • FasTrak SDX 60 (941708EX) • FasTrak SDX 54 (942086EX) • Super S Stand On (940288EX) The remedy for this recall was updated on 13 March 2024.

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
Guid › #text	f33c66c1-fe77-4b65-9fbc-778c2a76b968
Guid › @ is Perma Link	false
Link	https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/mtd-products-australia-pty-ltd-%E2%80%93-kawasaki-engines-in-hustler-lawn-mowers-updated-remedy
Pub Date	Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000
Extracted image	https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/Hustler%20lawn%20mower.png?itok=Ed89XZv-

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Overview

Risk Level["Ride-on lawn mowers and tractors","Farm equipment and supplies"]
DistributionAustralia

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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