Cub Cadet Recalls Zero-Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Cub Cadet RZT SX EFI zero-turn riding mowers
Date of Recall
2018-10-24CPSC Release Number
19-706Manufactured In
United StatesUnits
About 4,900 (in addition, about 1,300 were sold in Canada)Sold By
Independent Cub Cadet dealers nationwide and online at www.PowerEquipmentDirect.com from December 2017 through August 2018 for between $3,000 and $3,500.Problem/Hazard
The fuel tank's neck can crack and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.Injuries/Incidents
Cub Cadet has received 15 reports of the fuel tank's neck cracking. No injuries have been reported.Description
This recall involves Cub Cadet model year 2018 RZT SX EFI residential zero turn riding mowers. The yellow, four-wheel mower with steering wheel control is sold with a 42, 46 or 50-inch cutting deck. "Cub Cadet" is printed on the front and sides of the mower, and on the seat's backrest. "RZT SX" is printed below the seat. Models included in the recall are 17AWCBYS010, 17AWCBYZ010, 17RWCBYN010, 17RWCBYN210, 17RWCBYS010 and 17RWCBYZ010 and were manufactured between December 2017 and June 2018. The model number and manufacture date in MM/YYYY format can be found on a label located under the seat frame.
Remedy
RepairConsumer Contact
Cub Cadet toll-free at 888-848-6038 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or online www.cubcadet.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.Recall Comments
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