CPSC, Exmark Recalls Lazer HP Riding Mowers

Recalled February 13, 2003 · CPSC recall 03522 · Exmark

Hazard

The engines for these products had fuel lines that were too long and could possibly droop and come in contact with moving parts, which can cut the fuel lines, resulting in fuel leakage.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using their lawn mowers until the fuel lines can be shortened. Registered owners should already have received a letter with enclosed instruction sheet and reply card for this modification. For a copy of an instruction sheet detailing the modification or for a free repair, contact your Exmark dealer or call Exmark. No parts are necessary for this modification.

Units

About 1,500

Incidents / injuries

Exmark has received two reports of fuel leaks, with no reports of fires or injuries.

Description

The 20-horsepower mowers are as follows: Model Serial Range Description LHP4420KC 320,000-369,999 20 hp 44" cut zero-turn radius mower LHP4820KC 320,000-369,999 20 hp 48" cut zero-turn radius mower LHP5220KC 320,000-369,999 20 hp 52" cut zero-turn radius mower The model and serial number can be found on an aluminum plate riveted to the unit chassis below and to the rear of the deck lift lever pivot point on the right side of the unit.

What to do

Contact

Call Exmark at (800) 638-9788 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.exmark.com

Product

Riding lawn mowers

Manufacturer(s)

Exmark Manufacturing, of Beatrice, Nebraska

Retailers

Authorized Exmark dealers sold these mowers nationwide, from August 2001 through August 2002, for between $6,600 and $7,000.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →