Fuel Filters and Tune-Up Kits with Fuel Filters

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 55,000 filters and about 1,200 tune-up kits)
  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. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Reason for Recall:
The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using products with the recalled fuel filters and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair.

Product Images

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Product Information

Full Description:

The recalled fuel filters are white translucent plastic and attach to the fuel tubes on Kawasaki lawn mower and utility vehicle engines. The filters were sold separately and as part of engine tune-up kits. "VISU Filter" and a manufacturing date code number are on the top of the filter. The following date codes are included in this recall: 136/11 through 365/11 and 001/12 through 216/12. The tune-up kits say "Kawasaki Engine Tune-Up Kit" on the box. A part number is located on the top of the box. Recalled tune-up kits include one of the following part numbers: 99969-6189, 99969-6190, 99969-6191, 99969-6196 and 99969-6220. Kawasaki Motors is recalling lawn mowers and utility vehicles that use this filter, also.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 55,000 filters and about 1,200 tune-up kits)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 13041

Related Recalls

Lawn Mower Engines

Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich.

Class I - Dangerous

The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.

Nov 15, 2012 Electronics Nationwide View Details →