Kubota Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Kubota Zero Turn Mowers

Date of Recall

2018-12-11

CPSC Release Number

19-723

Manufactured In

United States

Units

About 11,670

Distributor

Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas

Sold By

Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from November 2017 through September 2018 for between $6,500 to $10,000.

Problem/Hazard

The rollover protective structure (ROPS) on the mower can loosen and fail to protect the operator in a rollover accident, posing a risk of injury.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

Description

This recall involves model year 2017 through 2018 Kubota Z400 and Z700 series diesel-powered zero turn mowers. The recalled units were sold in orange and black and have "Kubota" imprinted on the front and side of the mowers. The model number is on the side of the unit and on the data plate on the side of the unit. The serial number is also on the data plate.

Z400 Series

Z411KW-48	12823	to	14587
Z421KW-54	15715	to	18795
Z421KWT-60	16864	to	20127

Z700 Series

Z723KH-2-48	50001	to	50176
Z724XKW-2-48	50007	to	51131
Z724KH-2-54	50004	to	50284
Z724XKW-2-54	50003	to	51130
Z725KH-2-60	50001	to	50657
Z726XKW-2-60	50008	to	52361

Remedy

Repair

Consumer Contact

Kubota Tractor Corporation at 888-458-2682 or (888-4KUBOTA) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or online at www.kubotausa.com and click on "Contact" to send Kubota an email or click on  "More", then click on "Safety", then click on "Safety Notices"  for more information. Kubota is contacting all known purchasers directly.

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