Exmark Quest ZRT Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Crash Hazard

Recalled May 2, 2012 · CPSC recall 12732 · Exmark

Model and serial number located behind the mower seat

Hazard

Bearings supporting the riding mower's deck can fail and cause the deck to interfere with the operator's controls, resulting in a crash hazard.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 2,200

Incidents / injuries

Exmark has received 18 reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves 2009-2010 Exmark Quest ZRT riding mowers with 42-inch mower decks, model number "QST20BE422" and serial numbers ranging from 790,000 through 860,652. The model and serial numbers are on a metal plate behind the seat. "Exmark" is printed on the side and "Quest" is printed on the front of the mowers. The mowers are red and gray.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled mowers immediately and contact an Exmark dealer to schedule a free repair and/or to check if the repair has already been made to the mower. Exmark has contacted registered owners of the recalled mowers.

Contact

For more information, contact Exmark at (800) 667-5296 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.exmark.com/safety.aspx

Product

Exmark Quest 42" ZRT Riding Mowers

Manufacturer(s)

Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc., of Beatrice, Neb.

Retailers

Exmark dealers nationwide from March 2009 through April 2010 for between $4,200 and $4,400.

Made in

United States

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