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CPSC, Excel Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers

  • Recalled "FasTrak" riding lawn mower
  • Recalled "FasTrak" riding lawn mower
Name of Product:
Hustler "FasTrak" riding lawn mowers
Hazard:

Excessive heat, vibrations and wear causes the fuel line to droop over time and rub against the transmission fan, causing the fuel line to be cut. This poses a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
August 06, 2002
Units:

About 1,500

Consumer Contact

To locate an authorized Hustler dealer, consumers can call (800) 395-4757 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

To locate an authorized Land Pride dealer, consumers can call (888) 987-7433, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. CT Monday through Friday.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Excel Industries Inc., of Hesston, Kan., is voluntarily recalling about 1,500 Hustler "FasTrak" riding lawn mowers. Excessive heat, vibrations and wear causes the fuel line to droop over time and rub against the transmission fan, causing the fuel line to be cut. This poses a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers.

Excel has received two reports of incidents where gasoline leaks were discovered. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

This recall involves Hustler "FasTrak" riding mowers with 44- and 52-inch decks. The riding mowers are yellow and black with the "FasTrak" logo printed on both sides. The model and serial number of the mower can be found on an identification plate on the left side of the frame in front of the fuel tank, below the operator's platform. This recall also includes products which are produced by Excel for Land Pride, Division of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc., of Salina, KS. Land Pride's product is the "Accu-Z Razor." The riding mowers are beige and black with the "Razor Z" logo printed on the rear of the unit, and Accu-Z logo printed on both sides.

Excel Model NumberExcel Serial Number
926501P01107001 to P01107003 and 01127001 to 02057338
92651901127008 to 02057218
92652702027112
92659201117001 to 02057263
92660002027111 to 02057243
92677402047277 to 02057128
Land Pride Model NumberLand Pride Serial Number
ZR44 & ZR52337068 - 356620

Authorized Hustler dealers sold these riding mowers nationwide from November 2001 through May 2002 for between $4,700 and $5,500.

Consumers should stop using these recalled riding mowers immediately and contact their local Hustler dealer to determine if their mower is included in the recall. The dealer will reroute the fuel line and replace it if necessary. To locate an authorized Hustler dealer, consumers can call (800) 395-4757 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

To locate an authorized Land Pride dealer, consumers can call (888) 987-7433, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. CT Monday through Friday.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using these recalled riding mowers immediately and contact their local Hustler dealer to determine if their mower is included in the recall. The dealer will reroute the fuel line and replace it if necessary.

Incidents/Injuries:

Excel has received two reports of incidents where gasoline leaks were discovered. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Sold At:
Authorized Hustler dealers sold these riding mowers nationwide from November 2001 through May 2002 for between $4,700 and $5,500.
Recall number:
02-220

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