Excel Industries Recalls Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers
Date of Recall
2012-11-01CPSC Release Number
13-704Manufactured In
United StatesUnits
About 18,000Manufacturer
Excel Industries Inc., of Hesston, Kan.Sold By
Hustler and BigDog dealers nationwide from September 2010 to May 2012 for between $2,900 and $21,000.Problem/Hazard
The fuel tank vent valve fitting can fail to seal and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.Injuries/Incidents
The firm is aware of 152 incidents of vent valve fittings failing. No injuries or property damage have been reported.Description
The Hustler and BigDog brand riding or walk-behind lawn mowers were sold in the following colors: Hustler models in yellow; BigDog models in red. They have large mowing decks ranging from 36 to 72 inches. Model name and serial numbers can be found on a tag located on the left side of the frame in the front of the mower's fender. The following model names, serial numbers and types of lawn mower are included in this recall:| Brand | Model Name | Type | Serial Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hustler | 1500 Riding Greens | Riding | 10062845 through 11081604 |
| FasTrak | Zero Turn riding | 10121082 through 11120946 | |
| FasTrak Super Duty | Zero Turn riding | 10091717 through 12054999 | |
| Sport | Zero Turn riding | 10120377 through 12054999 | |
| Super Z | Zero Turn riding | 10109017 through 12054999 | |
| TrimStar | Walk-behind | 11033546 through 12054999 | |
| X-ONE | Zero Turn riding | 10090765 through 12022041 | |
| BigDog | A Series | Zero Turn riding | 11100596 through 12054999 |
| C Series | Zero Turn riding | 11031908 through 12054999 | |
| R Diablo | Zero Turn riding | 12020696 through 12054999 | |
| R PowerBar | Zero Turn riding | 12020892 through 12054999 | |
| R Series | Zero Turn riding | 11021137 through 12054999 | |
| T Series | Walk-behind | 11050815 through 12054999 | |
| X Series | Zero Turn riding | 11039001 through 12054999 | |
| X Diablo | Zero Turn riding | 11090151 through 12054999 |
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact a Hustler or BigDog dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Excel is contacting its customers directly.Consumer Contact
Excel Industries; (800) 748-8223, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday to Friday, or websites www.hustlerturf.com and www.bigdogmowers.com and click on Product Recall Information for more information.Recall Comments
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