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

  • Recalled 2004 Model Lazer Z zero-turn (ZRT) riding mower
Name of Product:
2004 Model Lazer Z zero-turn (ZRT) riding mowers
Hazard:

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.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
December 06, 2004
Units:

1,215

Consumer Contact

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 web site at www.Exmark.com.

Recall Details

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 mowers

Units: 1,215

Manufacturer: Exmark Manufacturing of Beatrice, Nebraska

Hazard: 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$11,099
LZ28KC724440000-50061228HP ZRT w/72" deck$11,432

All 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 States

Remedy: 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. 

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

No reports of injury or property damage.

Sold At:
Authorized Exmark dealers sold these riding lawn mowers nationwide from July 2003 to September 2004.
Manufacturer(s):
Exmark Manufacturing, of Beatrice, Nebraska
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
05-520

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