Kawasaki Engines Used in Bad Boy Mowers, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere, and Kubota Brand Lawn and Garden Equipment recalled due to fire and burn hazard
Brand(s)
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Turf Care Products Canada to schedule a free repair.
Affected products
This recall involves Kawasaki Engines Used in certain Bad Boy Mowers, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere, and Kubota Brand Lawn and Garden Equipment. Details relating to which models are impacted can be found by accessing the links provided below.
The recall engine model and serial numbers are located on the engine housing. The following model numbers are included in this recall. A full list of serial numbers included in this recall can be found on the firm’s website.
| Engine Model Number | Specification Number |
|---|---|
| FJ400D | ES04 |
| FJ400D | FS04 |
| FS600V | DS20 |
| FS651V | HS05 |
| FS651V | JS05 |
| FX691V | FS18 |
| FX691V | GS18 |
| FX730V | FS17 |
| FX730V | GS17 |
| FX801V | CS25 |
| FX801V | DS25 |
| FX801V | GS13 |
| FX801V | HS13 |
| FX801V | KS08 |
| FX801V | LS08 |
| FX801V | MS085 |
| FX850V | ES24 |
| FX850V | FS24 |
| FX850V | GS24 |
Issue
A potential product safety hazard exists with the 21066-0785 voltage regulator on select Kawasaki engines which were included in certain lawn and garden equipment. The hazard relates to the possibility of thermal events with the subject voltage regulator. The Kawasaki engines can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
As of June 6, 2024, the company has received no reports of fire in Canada, and no reports of injuries. In the United States, the company has received 8 reports of fire and no reports of injuries.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Kawasaki Engines and contact Turf Care Products Canada to schedule a free repair.
Consumers can contact Turf Care Products Canada at 905-836-0988 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at www.turfcare.ca.
John Deere owners should contact Deere & Company toll-free at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.deere.com and click on “Product Recall Information” on the drop-down menu under “Services & Support” or https://www.deere.com/en/parts-and-service/recall-information/ for more information.
Cub Cadet and Hustler owners should contact a toll-free recall hotline at 1-800-361-5770 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.cubcadet.ca/en/product-recalls.html and/or https://www.hustlerturf.ca/product-recall .
Kubota owners in Canada should contact Kubota Canada toll-free at 1-800-405-6916 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://kubota.ca/contact-us.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Kawasaki Motors Corp, USA.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 900 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 68,500 were sold in the United States.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from April, 2021 to December, 2023.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in USA
Details
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp USA
Maryville, Missouri
USA
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