Hustler and BigDog riding mowers
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 3,700)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Excel Industries, Inc., Hesston, Kan.
- Reason for Recall:
- The seat switch can fail to detect that the rider has left the seat, allowing the mower to continue to operate, posing a risk of injury.
- 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 seat switch can fail to detect that the rider has left the seat, allowing the mower to continue to operate, posing a risk of injury.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should stop using the mower immediately and contact your dealer to schedule an appointment to receive a free seat repair.
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Product Information
Full Description:
This recall involves the BigDog and Hustler brand riding mowers. The BigDog mower is red with a grey seat and a black roll bar. The words BigDog Diablo are printed below the front of the seat and on the sides of the mower. The Hustler mowers are yellow with grey seats. The Hustler mowers have "Hustler" on the front of the footrest and say FastTrak, FastTrakSD or RaptorSD in red on the yellow bar below the front of the seat. The FastTrak and FastTrakSD mowers have a black roll bar. All mowers have right and left steering handles. The recalled mowers have serial numbers between 13082168 and 14012774 for the BigDog R Diablo, between 13081106 and 14013675 for FastTrak, between 13081129 and 14013689 for FasTrakSD and between 13081376 and 14013882 for Hustler RaptorSD. The serial number appears on a tag located on the left side of the seat platform in front of the fender.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 3,700)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 14726