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Riding lawn mowers

Class II - Moderate
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: February 13, 2003 Exmark Manufacturing, of Beatrice, Nebraska Electronics Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 1,500)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
Exmark Manufacturing, of Beatrice, Nebraska
Reason for Recall:
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.
Classification:
Class II - Moderate

Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.

Status:
ongoing
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.

Product Images

Riding lawn mowers

Product Information

Full 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 1,500)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 03522

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