Kawasaki Motors Recalls Fuel Filters for Lawn Mower and Utility Vehicle Engines Due to Fire Hazard
Fuel Filters and Tune-Up Kits with Fuel Filters
Date of Recall
2012-11-15CPSC Release Number
13-041Manufactured In
U.S.Company Phone Number
(866) 836-4463Units
About 55,000 filters and about 1,200 tune-up kitsManufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich.Sold By
Kawasaki dealers nationwide between August 2011 and August 2012. Filters cost about $5; tune-up kits cost between $40 and $70.Problem/Hazard
The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.Injuries/Incidents
Kawasaki has received 110 reports of fuel leaks in lawn mowers, including two reports of leaks from replacement filters. No injuries reported.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.|
Recalled Fuel Filter for Kawasaki Motors engines |
The date code location on the fuel filters |
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using products with the recalled fuel filters and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair.Consumer Contact
Kawasaki Motors; toll-free at (866) 836-4463, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m .ET Monday through Friday, www.kawpower.com or e-mail [email protected]Recall Comments
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