CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Exmark Announce Recall of Lazer Z Zero Turn Radius Riding Lawn Mowers

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-520

Date: December 05, 2004

Product Name: 2004 Model Lazer Z zero-turn (ZRT) riding mowers

Recall Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Exmark Manufacturing of Beatrice, Nebraska is voluntarily recalling 1,215 Lazer Z EFI zero turn radius riding lawn mowers. 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.Name of Product: Lazer Z EFI zero turn radius riding lawn mowersUnits: 1,215Manufacturer: Exmark Manufacturing of Beatrice, NebraskaHazard: 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:ModelSerial RangeDescriptionSuggested Retail Price LZ28KC604440000-50053928HP ZRT w/60" deck$11,099LZ28KC724440000-50061228HP ZRT w/72" deck$11,432All 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 StatesRemedy: 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 website at www.Exmark.com.Exmark has notified registered owners directly. 

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: 1,215

Incidents:

No reports of injury or property damage.

Sold At:

Authorized Exmark dealers sold these riding lawn mowers nationwide from July 2003 to September 2004.

Manufactured In:

United States